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Sparks, NV · On-site

$21.50 - $26.50/hr

Act as a Material Handler for at least 15% of the time, ensuring all trailers are loaded or empty ... Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital material handler in Reno, NV is $18.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.06 and $19.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the duties of a hospital material handler?

A hospital material handler is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing medical supplies and equipment within the hospital. They maintain inventory records, operate forklifts or carts, and ensure that materials are delivered accurately and efficiently to various departments. Attention to safety protocols and proper handling of sensitive or hazardous items are essential aspects of the role.

What is a hospital material handler?

A Hospital Material Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing medical supplies, equipment, and materials within a healthcare facility. They ensure that hospital departments have the necessary items to operate efficiently by managing inventory, tracking shipments, and maintaining organized storage areas. The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and familiarity with hospital procedures to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. Material Handlers often use inventory management systems and may assist in restocking emergency supplies. This position is crucial in maintaining smooth hospital operations and supporting patient care.

What does a hospital material handler do?

A typical day for a Hospital Material Handler involves receiving shipments, stocking supply rooms, verifying inventory levels, and distributing medical supplies to various hospital departments. You'll work closely with nurses, administrative staff, and other support teams to ensure their supply needs are met promptly. This role often requires being on your feet for most of the shift and sometimes lifting or moving heavy items. Collaboration and strong communication are essential, as you’ll help solve urgent supply needs and may need to adapt quickly to changing priorities. Being reliable and attentive helps keep hospital operations running smoothly and ensures patient care teams have the resources they need.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital material handler?

To thrive as a Hospital Material Handler, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic physical fitness, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with inventory management systems, handheld scanners, and familiarity with safety regulations such as OSHA are typically required. Teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are valuable soft skills in this setting. These competencies ensure that medical supplies are delivered accurately and efficiently, supporting seamless hospital operations and patient care.

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Infographic showing various Hospital Material Handler job openings in Reno, NV as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,775 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Senior Material Handler (1st Shift) - Reno NV

APL Logistics Ltd

Reno, NV • On-site

$22.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description


Overview:
Provides warehouse services assigned through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products and material using specially equipped trucks such as slips-sheet, clamps and reach. This position may involve all phases of loading, unloading, staging and storage of customer's product as well as the use of computer equipment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Pulling Orders
  • Accurately locate and load, both by hand and using appropriate motorized equipment (i.e., forklift truck), customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations. Is able to operate special equipment as necessary, such as a turret clamp and slip sheet equipment and RF unit (if applicable).
  • Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
  • Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, slip-sheeting, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.

Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds
  • Assign / verify trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, trailers locked to dock-lock and/ or chocking the wheels (if applicable), following all safety rules and Company policy.
  • Daily inspect and repair or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions, completing the tow-motor inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift and/or assigned to another piece of equipment; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.
  • Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
  • Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat safe and orderly manner.

Loading & Unloading
  • Load picked orders or (pull & load) according to policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
  • Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials both by hand and using forklift or other power equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.

Reports
  • Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
  • Assist in physical inventories ensuring facility and contents are secure.

Miscellaneous
  • Provide other services such as sanitation requirement activities, assembling crates (boxes) to contain products, and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor and/or team leader.

Health, Safety and Environment
  • Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

Additional Information
  • Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
  • Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
  • Position requires the incumbent's performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer service.

Qualifications
Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications
  • Forklift Certification

Experience
  • Preferred two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required (forklift certification required).
  • Ability to operate forklift - both sit down and stand up, tow motor, motorized and non-motorized pallet jack; clamp, reach and slip sheet.
  • Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures.
  • Light data entry skills required
  • Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
  • Ability to write legibly
  • Must have basic math skills
  • Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use
  • Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
  • Data entry skills
  • Language skills - English
  • Must be a Team Player
  • Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner

Managerial Experience
  • None

The hourly wage for this position is $22.50.
Schedule (1st shift): Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:
• Vacation
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program
About Us
MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE
APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems.
AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.
EEO Statement for US-
The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.

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