Material Handler Jobs in Mequon, WI

A Material Handler in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing the movement, storage, and control of materials within a manufacturing facility. This includes receiving, transporting, stocking, and delivering materials within the facility. They also maintain inventory records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. They often operate heavy machinery like forklifts and pallet jacks to accomplish their tasks. Material Handlers play an integral role in maintaining the flow of materials which is essential in a manufacturing production line.

Important skills for a Material Handler include physical strength and stamina, as the job often involves lifting heavy items, as well as good organizational skills for managing inventory. Attention to detail is necessary for maintaining accurate inventory records. Operating machinery requires a certain level of technical skill, and safety consciousness is essential to avoid accidents. Certification as a forklift operator may be required, and prior experience in a similar role is often preferred. A person may have roles such as Warehouse Associate, Forklift Operator, or Inventory Clerk before becoming a Material Handler.

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Forklift Operator FT V

  • Milwaukee, WI (12 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (12 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 4 hours ago

Id : 28171, Title : Forklift Operator FT V, Category : Freight Handling, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...522, ExternalPostedStartDate : null, JobLevel : null,...

Warehouse Associate 3rd Shift - $2.00 Shift Premium

  • Milwaukee, WI (12 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (12 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 6 hours ago

What We Need: This individual will perform domestic and international shipping and receiving tasks, such as verifying shipment details against records to ensure accuracy in type and quantity of...

Warehouse Associate

  • Cudahy, WI (19 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cudahy, WI (19 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 20 hours ago

Warehouse Associate Pay from $25 to $32 per hour with significant growth and earning potential! Kenosha Branch 12355 Uline Way, Kenosha, WI 53144 Go-getters wanted! Looking to join a top-tier...

Material Handler

  • Germantown, WI (9 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Germantown, WI (9 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago

As a Material Handler, youwill be inspecting, receiving, assembling, packing, loading, andsecuring both raw materials and finished products for inventory orshipment....

Forklift Operator

  • Cedarburg, WI (8 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedarburg, WI (8 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Our Kemps Cedarburg plant has an immediate opening fora face paced and motivated Gripper operator in our cooler. Grippersfunction similarly to forklifts in terms of operator...

Warehouse Associate 2nd Shift - Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee, WI (12 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (12 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Material Handler Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Job type: Full time Schedule: 1:30pm start time, Monday-Friday Hourly pay: $19.00 - $22.00/hr + $1.50 2nd shift differential Compensation for...

Inventory Specialist

  • Germantown, WI (9 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Germantown, WI (9 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing...

1st Shift Full-Time Warehouse Associate

  • Oak Creek, WI (23 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (23 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Our warehouse operations make sure that products are properly received, selected and delivered to our stores for our ever-growing number of customers to enjoy. While not guaranteed, on average our...

Material Handler (Food Manufacturing) 1st Shift

  • Saint Francis, WI (17 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Francis, WI (17 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Material Handler Starting Rate: $17 - $18/hr. (Based on skills and experience) Shift: 1st Shift (5:00am - 1:00pm) Whats the Job? Operate a forklift Handle materials Whats Needed?...

Dockworker Forklift Operator

  • Milwaukee, WI (12 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (12 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Our Milwaukee, WI service center is immediately hiring a Full-time dockworker. $23/ hr Starting Shift:1PM-9PM M-F, No Weekends Forklift operator experience is a plus Yard Jockey a plus Load and...

Forklift Operator - Spanish Speaker is preferred

  • Wauwatosa, WI (10 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI (10 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator - Spanish Speaker is preferred Wauwatosa, WI, USA Req #2057 Monday, March 10, 2025 Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values...

Material Handler - 2nd Shift (Supply Chain)

  • Waukesha, WI (18 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (18 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Material Handler - 2nd Shift (Supply Chain) to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!...

Forklift Operator

  • Waukesha, WI (18 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (18 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Forklift Operator Zenith Tech Inc. a Walbec GroupCompany Waukesha, WI. Are you looking for an exciting career supportingoperations in road, highway, and bridge construction?...

Warehouse Material Handler (17)

  • West Allis, WI (14 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Allis, WI (14 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago

ABC Supply, the nations largest distributor of exterior and interior building products, is seeking a motivated Warehouse Material Handler to join its team....

Material Handler I

  • New Berlin, WI (16 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Berlin, WI (16 miles from Mequon, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Join us as our new Material Handler I This position works under general supervision and is primarily responsible for loading, unloading and moving materials and finished products within warehouse and...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Mequon, WI

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Mequon, WI offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
1.8%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Material Handlers in Mequon, WI
Less than 1 year
43.6%
None
35.2%
1-2 years
15.6%
10+ years
2.9%
4-6 years
2.2%
2-4 years
0.5%