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Handy Distribution

Material Handler

Garner, NC · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, carts, racks, and shelves by hand. * Performs receiving processes unloading inbound delivery trucks, checking shipment for damage, accurately ...

Wolfspeed, Inc.

Material Handler

Durham, NC · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Load, unload, and transport chemical materials using forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, and hand trucks * Follow all hazardous material (Hazmat) handling procedures * Follow all Wolfspeed ...

Cree

Material Handler

Durham, NC

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Load, unload, and transport chemical materials using forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, and hand trucks * Follow all hazardous material (Hazmat) handling procedures * Follow all Wolfspeed ...

Handy Distribution

Material Handler

Garner, NC · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, carts, racks, and shelves by hand. * Performs receiving processes unloading inbound delivery trucks, checking shipment for damage, accurately ...

Belcan

Material Handler

Clayton, NC · On-site

$25.80/hr

Plasma Material Handling Associate Operator (2nd shift M-Th) Pay Rate: $25.8/hr. Location: Clayton, NC ZIP Code: 27520 Start Date: Right Away Shift: 2nd shift 1:30 PM - 12:00 AM Keywords ...

Oxford Biomedica

Material Handler III

Durham, NC · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

We're currently recruiting for a Material Handler III to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing and optimizing warehouse operations in a cGMP-regulated environment ...

Oxford Biomedica

Material Handler III

Durham, NC

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

We're currently recruiting for a Material Handler III to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing and optimizing warehouse operations in a cGMP-regulated environment ...

IPS Corporation

Material Handler/Water Spider

Durham, NC · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Material Handler/Water Spider Location: Durham, NC Reports to: Production Supervisor 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday with occasional required overtime hours including on Saturdays. Summary:

IPS Corporation

Material Handler/Water Spider

Durham, NC · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Material Handler/Water Spider Location: Durham, NC Reports to: Production Supervisor 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday with occasional required overtime hours including on Saturdays. Summary:

Endo Pharmaceuticals

Materials Handler

Raleigh, NC

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Material Handler At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We're looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives.

Siemens

Material Handler- 1st Shift

Wendell, NC

$19/hr

We are seeking a Material Handler for our Protection and Automation Panel Assembly Workshop (PA PAWS) team on 1st shift in Wendell, NC. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for the ...

Siemens

Material Handler- 1st Shift

Wendell, NC · On-site

$19/hr

We are seeking a Material Handler for our Protection and Automation Panel Assembly Workshop (PA PAWS) team on 1st shift in Wendell, NC. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for the ...

LC Industries

Handler I, Material

Durham, NC

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Material Handler I, Distribution ABOUT LCI The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways: * EMPLOY: We are one of the ...

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How much do material handler jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for material handler in Raleigh, NC is $17.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $18.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are material handlers?

Material handlers are workers responsible for moving, loading, unloading, and managing materials within warehouses, factories, or distribution centers. They ensure materials and products are stored properly, transported efficiently, and tracked accurately throughout the facility. Material handlers often use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or conveyors and play a crucial role in maintaining workflow and safety standards in logistics and manufacturing environments.

What Is the Job of a Material Handler?

The job of a material handler differs slightly across industries, which include manufacturing, warehouse supply, or retail. In production, your duties are to procure and deliver products or raw materials to the production floor to be assembled. You may use specialized equipment to move supplies, such as forklifts. In retail, such as working at a second-hand store, your responsibilities may include sorting through donations at distribution facilities or stock rooms and performing quality control to ensure materials meet company standards.

What is the difference between Material Handler vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectMaterial HandlerWarehouse Associate
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; forklift certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; may also require forklift certification
Work EnvironmentFactories, warehouses, distribution centersWarehouses, distribution centers, retail storage areas
Job DutiesMoving, loading, unloading materials; operating equipmentReceiving, stocking, picking, packing items
Industry UsageManufacturing, logistics, distributionRetail, logistics, manufacturing

Both roles involve working in warehouse settings and may require similar certifications. However, Material Handlers focus more on moving and handling materials, while Warehouse Associates typically handle inventory management and order fulfillment. Understanding these differences can help job seekers find the right position in the logistics industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Material Handler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Material Handler, you need strong organizational skills, basic math abilities, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory management systems, warehouse equipment like forklifts, and safety certifications such as OSHA are typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication help Material Handlers excel in fast-paced environments. These skills ensure accurate inventory control, safe handling of goods, and efficient warehouse operations.

What are some common challenges Material Handlers face in fast-paced warehouse environments?

Material Handlers often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines, handling heavy or bulky items safely, and adapting to rapidly changing inventory demands. Staying organized and maintaining accuracy while working quickly is crucial, especially when tracking shipments or restocking. Effective communication with team members and supervisors helps ensure smooth operations and reduces errors, making collaboration an essential part of the job.
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Material Handler

Handy Distribution

Garner, NC • On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Description:

Performs shipping, receiving, order picking, loads, unloads, and moves materials within warehouse, yard, or work site area by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

  • Follows oral, written, and visual instructions moving materials contained in cartons, boxes, bundles, skids or containers.
  • Operates sit down forklifts, standup electric lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts, to assist in loading, unloading, or moving materials and products.
  • Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, carts, racks, and shelves by hand.
  • Performs receiving processes unloading inbound delivery trucks, checking shipment for damage, accurately verifying items, quantities, and stocking in proper assigned locations.
  • Performs order picking process pulling multiple line items by hand or proper lift, palletizing, shrink wrapping, loading, or staging orders in designated area.
  • Loads materials into trailers securing load using runners, boards, ratchet straps, chains, binders around items to secure cargo during transit.
  • Operates slid side curtain trailers.
  • Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet when applicable.
  • Attaches identifying tags or bar code labels to materials or marks information on cases, cartons, boxes, bales, bundles, or other containers.
  • Observes all company safety practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Attends mandatory monthly safety meetings.
  • Palletizes materials on to pallets maintaining proper weight distribution and shrink wraps or bands material securely on pallet.
  • Frequently lifts heavy objects by hand and/or proper forklift when required.
  • Ensures products are safely handled in accordance to established policies and procedures.
  • Maintains a high standard of housekeeping duties keeping all product, materials, floors, aisles, stocking locations organized, clean and free of debris.
  • Controls and accounts for materials to minimize loss and damage.
  • All shipping, receiving, order picking and moving of material is performed using state of the art WMS radio frequency bar code scanning technology software and hardware.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); 6 months material handling experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSForklift training.
SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to read and analyze Information.
  • Adept at handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Process improvement mindset.
  • Knowledge of inventory control.
  • Basic mathematical skills. Proficient understanding of units of measure.
  • Data entry skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency. Experience with WMS is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use sense of smell.
WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The warehouse space is not climate controlled.

Requirements: