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MacLean-Fogg

Material Handler - 3rd Shift

Whitewater, WI · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

You will also support equipment used to prepare materials for production, including dryers, grinders, and color feeders. Your attention to safety, accuracy, and timing will help prevent production ...

TW Metals

Material Handler

Woodinville, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $22.75/hr

Material Preparation & Staging : Deburring, packing, export preparation, receiving, and shipping. * Order Fulfillment : Pulls material from stock to fill sales orders accurately. * Verification ...

TW Metals

Material Handler

Woodinville, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $22.75/hr

Material Preparation & Staging : Deburring, packing, export preparation, receiving, and shipping. * Order Fulfillment : Pulls material from stock to fill sales orders accurately. * Verification ...

TW Metals

Material Handler

Woodinville, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $22.75/hr

Material Preparation & Staging : Deburring, packing, export preparation, receiving, and shipping. * Order Fulfillment : Pulls material from stock to fill sales orders accurately. * Verification ...

O'Neal Industries

Material Handler

Woodinville, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $22.75/hr

Material Preparation & Staging : Deburring, packing, export preparation, receiving, and shipping. * Order Fulfillment : Pulls material from stock to fill sales orders accurately. * Verification ...

O'Neal Industries

Material Handler

Woodinville, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $22.75/hr

Material Preparation & Staging : Deburring, packing, export preparation, receiving, and shipping. * Order Fulfillment : Pulls material from stock to fill sales orders accurately. * Verification ...

Charcuterie Artisans

Material Handler

Mapleville, RI

$23.56/hr

Prepare and stage components, materials, and work orders according to operational needs. * Perform basic material preparation activities, including labeling, wrapping, and sorting. * Keep staging ...

Tech Etch

Dispatcher / Flex Material Handler

Plymouth, MA · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

This role also provides secondary support to flex manufacturing operations through material preparation, issuing, and basic inventory transactions to ensure uninterrupted production. RESPONSIBILITIES ...

Tech Etch

Dispatcher / Flex Material Handler

Plymouth, MA

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

This role also provides secondary support to flex manufacturing operations through material preparation, issuing, and basic inventory transactions to ensure uninterrupted production. RESPONSIBILITIES ...

O'Neal Industries Inc.

Material Handler

Woodinville, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $22.75/hr

Material Preparation & Staging: Deburring, packing, export preparation, receiving, and shipping. * Order Fulfillment: Pulls material from stock to fill sales orders accurately. * Verification ...

Serfilco

Material Handler

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Packaging · Design and build customized packaging solutions, including wooden crates, boxes, pallets, and other protective packaging based on product requirements. · Prepare materials, components ...

Exalta Group

Material Handler

Freemansburg, PA · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Experience with bandsaw operation and material preparation. * Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, including supervisors and production planners * Working ...

Exalta Group

Material Handler

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Experience with bandsaw operation and material preparation. * Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, including supervisors and production planners * Working ...

Exalta Group

Material Handler

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Experience with bandsaw operation and material preparation. * Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, including supervisors and production planners * Working ...

Steel Craft

Material Handler

Milwaukee, WI

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

The Material Handler is responsible for moving, organizing, and preparing materials needed for production. The role involves managing raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products in the ...

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How much do material preparation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for material preparation in the United States is $20.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is material preparation?

Material preparation refers to the process of getting raw materials ready for use in manufacturing or production. This can involve tasks such as measuring, cutting, cleaning, sorting, or mixing materials according to specific requirements. Proper material preparation is crucial to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety in the subsequent stages of production. Workers in this role need to follow detailed instructions and may use various tools and equipment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a material preparation specialist?

To thrive as a Material Preparation Specialist, you need a solid understanding of inventory management, material handling procedures, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, and forklift operation certification is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate material staging, efficient workflow, and overall safety in manufacturing or warehouse environments.

What are some common challenges faced in a material preparation role and how are they typically addressed?

One of the most common challenges in Material Preparation is ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of prepared materials to the production line, which requires strong attention to detail and effective time management. Workers often need to coordinate closely with inventory and production teams to anticipate material needs and adjust for any changes in production schedules. Addressing these challenges involves clear communication, maintaining organized workspaces, and using inventory management systems to track materials. Many companies provide training and standardized procedures to help team members handle these responsibilities smoothly.

What is the difference between Material Preparation vs Material Handling?

AspectMaterial PreparationMaterial Handling
Primary FocusPreparing materials for production or use, including measuring, cutting, and organizingMoving, storing, and controlling materials within a facility
Skills & CertificationsBasic mechanical skills, attention to detail, safety trainingForklift operation, safety certifications, physical stamina
Work EnvironmentFactories, warehouses, production linesWarehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants
Common UsagePreparing raw materials or components for assemblyTransporting and storing materials during production

Material Preparation involves getting materials ready for manufacturing, focusing on tasks like measuring and organizing. Material Handling centers on moving and storing materials within a facility. Both roles are essential in supply chain and manufacturing operations but differ in their specific responsibilities and skills required.

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Material Handler - 3rd Shift

MacLean-Fogg

Whitewater, WI • On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

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Job Details
  • Location: Whitewater, Wisconsin
  • Shift: 3rd Shift
  • Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.
  • Employment: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt
  • Work arrangement: Onsite
About the Role
Keep production supplied with the right materials at the right time.
As a Material Handler on 3rd shift, you will move and stage materials, operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment, update inventory transactions, and deliver materials to production work centers. You will also support equipment used to prepare materials for production, including dryers, grinders, and color feeders.
Your attention to safety, accuracy, and timing will help prevent production delays and keep the Whitewater facility running efficiently.
What You Will Do
  • Deliver raw materials to production work centers accurately and on time
  • Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely
  • Move, weigh, stage, stock, and issue materials used in production
  • Inspect materials for damage and verify that items are properly labeled and packaged
  • Use JDE, RFS, RF scanners, and related systems to record inventory movements
  • Support material-preparation equipment such as dryers, grinders, and color feeders
  • Complete inventory counts and help reconcile inventory differences
  • Transport materials and products safely to and from the production floor
  • Communicate material shortages, damaged products, and inventory concerns
  • Identify opportunities to improve material flow, accuracy, safety, and efficiency
  • Complete other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • At least two years of relevant material handling, warehouse, inventory, or manufacturing experience
  • Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment
  • Basic computer skills, including experience entering or retrieving inventory information
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Ability to follow work instructions and maintain accurate records
  • Strong attention to detail and time-management skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to work the complete 3rd-shift schedule onsite in Whitewater
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using JDE, RFS, RF scanners, or another ERP or warehouse-management system
  • Experience supporting production material flow in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with dryers, grinders, color feeders, or similar material-preparation equipment
  • Experience supporting plastics or injection-molding operations
What Success Looks Like
  • Production work centers receive the correct materials when needed
  • Inventory movements are recorded accurately and on time
  • Materials are transported without damage or safety incidents
  • Shortages, discrepancies, and equipment concerns are communicated promptly
Schedule and Work Environment
This is a hands-on manufacturing role performed onsite at our Whitewater facility. The position regularly works around injection molding equipment and requires active involvement on the production floor.
Physical Requirements
  • Push and pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds
  • Use hands and fingers to handle small objects and operate equipment
  • Work safely in a noisy manufacturing environment
Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Pay, Benefits, and Growth
MacLean-Fogg offers eligible employees:
  • Competitive hourly pay and 3rd-shift premium
  • Company-performance bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • On-demand pay through PayActiv
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  • Mental health and employee-assistance resources
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills

Benefits are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
About MacLean-Fogg
For more than 100 years, MacLean-Fogg has built components that help move automotive and industrial products forward. We are a family-owned manufacturer where people take pride in their work, solve problems together, and have opportunities to build their skills and careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact careers@macleanfogg.com.
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Department Manufacturing & Production Locations Whitewater, WI Employment type Full-time Employment level Operatives Work Schedule Category Night / 3rd Shift FLSA Status Non-Exempt Division Plastic Solutions

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