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M.C. Dean, Inc

Material Handler 1

Manassas, VA · On-site

Qualifications Education: * 2+ years of demonstrated experience with a High School Diploma or * 1+ years with an Associate's Degree Proficiency with electrical design build industry materials and ...

Regal Rexnord

Material Handler II

Radford, VA · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

SUMMARY The Material Handler II supports all aspects of material presentation and internal delivery ... 000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Material Handler 1

South Hill, VA · On-site

Qualifications Education: * 2-3 years of demonstrated experience with a High School Diploma or * 1-2 years with an Associate's Degree Proficiency with electrical design build industry materials and ...

DSV Global Transportation

Forklift Driver

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

The shipping functions include but are not limited to using a gas or electric powered forklift to load outbound shipments, move product, and stack products or materials. Associates must efficiently ...

DSV Air & Sea

Forklift Driver

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$17.50 - $20.50/hr

The shipping functions include but are not limited to using a gas or electric powered forklift to load outbound shipments, move product, and stack products or materials. * Associates must efficiently ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Material Handler 1

Richmond, VA · On-site

Qualifications Education: * 2+ years of demonstrated experience with a High School Diploma / GED or * 1+ years with an Associate's Degree Proficiency with electrical design build industry materials ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Material Handler 1

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

Qualifications Education: * 2+ years of demonstrated experience with a High School Diploma / GED or * 1+ years with an Associate's Degree Proficiency with electrical design build industry materials ...

Regal Rexnord

Material Handler II

Radford, VA · On-site

$36K - $45K/yr

Stocks all incoming material in the appropriate location while applying FIFO management. * Work ... 000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable ...

Regal Rexnord Corporation

Material Handler II

Radford, VA · On-site

$36K - $45K/yr

SUMMARY The Material Handler II supports all aspects of material presentation and internal delivery ... 000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable ...

Regal Rexnord Corp

Material Handler II

Radford, VA · On-site

$36K - $45K/yr

Stocks all incoming material in the appropriate location while applying FIFO management. * Work ... 000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Material Handler 1

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Qualifications Education: * 2+ years of demonstrated experience with a High School Diploma or * 1+ years with an Associate's Degree Proficiency with electrical design build industry materials and ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for material associate in Virginia is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.64 and $24.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Material Associate vs Warehouse Worker?

AspectMaterial AssociateWarehouse Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, basic forklift or material handling certificationsHigh school diploma, forklift certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndoor manufacturing or distribution centers, focusing on inventory managementIndoor and outdoor warehouse settings, handling goods and shipping
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, logistics, distribution centersWarehousing, logistics, retail distribution
Common Search & ComparisonMaterial Associate vs Warehouse Worker

The main difference between a Material Associate and a Warehouse Worker lies in their specific roles. Material Associates primarily focus on inventory management, handling materials, and ensuring proper storage within manufacturing or distribution environments. Warehouse Workers have a broader scope, including moving, loading, and unloading goods, often in more physically demanding settings. Both roles require similar certifications and are essential in logistics and supply chain operations, but Material Associates tend to specialize in inventory control and material handling processes.

What is a material associate?

A material associate is a worker responsible for handling, organizing, and maintaining inventory of materials in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. They often use tools like forklifts and inventory management systems and may need to follow safety protocols and quality standards. The role typically requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

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Infographic showing various Material Associate job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,307 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Material Handler 1

Manassas, VA • On-site

M.C. Dean, Inc
Engineering Professional Services • 10K+ employees
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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Overview
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
The Material Handler I reports directly to the Material Supervisor and utilizes knowledge of design build electrical industry materials to perform logistics tasks such as receiving, storing, and issuing materials, equipment, and other items from the M.C. Dean warehouse and from suppliers. The Material Handler I has a solid understanding of the Logistics Service Center processes and procedures and works on a wide variety of tasks and may assist with solving problems.
Responsibilities
  • Receiving, verifying, and counting stock items and keeping record of the corresponding data as appropriate.
  • Verifying specific inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock.
  • Investigating inventory discrepancies and reconciling errors accordingly.
  • Packing and unpacking items to be stocked on shelves in material storage areas.
  • Marking stock items using identification tags, stamps, electronic marking tools, and other labeling equipment.
  • Cleaning and maintaining supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Determining proper storage methods based on stock location, turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of the facility.
  • Storing stock items in an orderly, safe and accessible manner within the warehouses, supply rooms, material storage and lay down areas.
  • Examining and inspecting stock items for wear or defects, and subsequently reporting any damage to supervisors.
  • Maintaining documented records, which outline the usage of stock and stock handling equipment.
  • Maintaining documented records, which outline the damage of stock and stock handling equipment.
  • Developing a working knowledge of and using internal software systems including the Material Requisition System, Equipment Transfer System, and Procurement Mobile.
  • Demonstrating understanding of the design build electrical industry as it relates to M.C. Dean processes and procedures within the Logistics Service Center, and utilizing such knowledge to respond effectively to inquiries, questions, and concerns.
  • Demonstrating understanding of materials and equipment within the M.C. Dean environment, and assisting with the training and mentoring of less experienced staff when appropriate.
  • Consistently maintaining a high level of productivity as made evident by completing all assigned projects and tasks within the appropriate time frame and in accordance with any scheduled deadlines.
  • Utilizing advanced reporting and tracking functions within Microsoft (MS) Excel.
  • Consistently demonstrating verbal and written communication (it use of (MS) Outlook) skills that are professional and appropriate at all levels.
  • Providing assistance to other project staff as needed.

Qualifications
Education:
  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience with a High School Diploma or
  • 1+ years with an Associate's Degree

Proficiency with electrical design build industry materials and equipment, and Logistics Service Center processes and procedures at M.C. Dean, including but not limited to the following skills and abilities:
  • Must have demonstrated experience and proficiency with intermediate level MS Excel and Outlook.
  • Must have excellent reporting and tracking skills, along with a consistent record of accomplishment of accuracy, high productivity, professional level work ethic, and strict compliance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Must demonstrate competency with managing critical tasks individually such as controlling the consignment programs, tool management, managing the lay down area, and/or loading and unloading zones and various other individual responsibilities as assigned

Abilities:
  • The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
  • Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
  • Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
  • Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
  • Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
  • May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
  • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range
USD $18.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

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M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,100 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tysons, VA, US

Year founded

1949

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