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Material Handler

Livonia, MI · On-site

$20/hr

Warehouse Operator And Material Handler Pay rate: $20.00. Candidate must have forklift experience ... MEO (Mobile Equipment Operator) and Diisocyanates testing. Afternoon shift: 1:30 PM - 10 PM (Monday ...

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Material Handler (Heavy Equipment Operator)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Material Handler (Heavy Equipment Operator) Americas Cement Seattle, Washington, United States Job ID: 527645 Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas ...

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How much do material handler equipment operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for material handler equipment operator in the United States is $18.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Material Handler Equipment Operator vs Material Handler?

AspectMaterial Handler Equipment OperatorMaterial Handler
CredentialsForklift certification, OSHA safety trainingBasic warehouse safety training, no certification required
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, distribution centers, construction sitesWarehouses, manufacturing plants, shipping docks
Job DutiesOperate forklifts and heavy equipment, move materialsSort, package, and organize materials
Industry UsageLogistics, manufacturing, constructionWarehousing, retail distribution, manufacturing

The main difference is that Material Handler Equipment Operators are trained to operate heavy machinery like forklifts, while Material Handlers focus on manual handling and organizing materials. Both roles are essential in logistics and manufacturing environments, but Equipment Operators require specific certifications and operate machinery, whereas Material Handlers typically do not.

What is a material handler equipment operator?

A material handler equipment operator is a worker responsible for operating machinery such as forklifts, cranes, or pallet jacks to move, load, and unload materials in warehouses, factories, or construction sites. They often need safety training and may require certifications to operate specific equipment safely.

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Infographic showing various Material Handler Equipment Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,886 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Material Handler

Hartsville, SC • On-site

RBC Bearings, Inc.
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$14.50 - $17.50/hr

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Posted 14 days ago

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

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Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Safely load, unload, and move steel bars, tubes, and forgings using forklifts, slings, and other material-handling equipment while maintaining accurate identification and tracking. Inspect incoming Material Handler, Equipment, Operations, Manufacturing, Steel

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