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Ferrara Fire Apparatus

Material Handler I

Holden, LA · On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

The Material Handler is primarily responsible for the transfer of raw materials, parts, and finished products between various production areas and internal and/or external warehouses. Day to day ...

EPIC PIPING, LLC

Material Handler

Livingston, LA · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for a Material Handler to be an integral part of our Materials team. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal of building our workforce ...

EPIC PIPING, LLC

Material Handler

Livingston, LA · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for a Material Handler to be an integral part of our Materials team. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal of building our workforce ...

EPIC Piping

Material Handler

Livingston, LA · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for a Material Handler to be an integral part of our Materials team. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal of building our workforce ...

Foxfactory

Warehouse Material Handler

Geismar, LA

$18.25 - $21.75/hr

The Warehouse Material Handler is required to lift cartons that can weigh up to forty pounds, but ... Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional ...

Fox Factory

Warehouse Material Handler

Geismar, LA

$18.25 - $21.75/hr

The Warehouse Material Handler is required to lift cartons that can weigh up to forty pounds, but ... Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional ...

FOX Factory, Inc.

Warehouse Material Handler

Geismar, LA · On-site

$18.25 - $21.75/hr

The Warehouse Material Handler is required to lift cartons that can weigh up to forty pounds, but ... Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional ...

Fox Factory

Warehouse Material Handler

Geismar, LA · On-site

$18.25 - $21.75/hr

The Warehouse Material Handler is required to lift cartons that can weigh up to forty pounds, but ... Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional ...

EPIC Piping

Material Handler Material Control

Livingston, LA · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for a Material Handler to be an integral part of our Material Control team. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal of building our ...

Johnstone Supply LLC

COS Material Handler I

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Responsibilities The COS Material Handler I position's primary purpose is receiving, filling, and shipping products accurately and efficiently. Ensures all products are readily available to be filled ...

Johnstone Supply

COS Material Handler I

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

Responsibilities The COS Material Handler I position's primary purpose is receiving, filling, and shipping products accurately and efficiently. Ensures all products are readily available to be filled ...

Johnstone Supply LLC

COS Material Handler I

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Responsibilities The COS Material Handler I position's primary purpose is receiving, filling, and shipping products accurately and efficiently. Ensures all products are readily available to be filled ...

Johnstone Supply LLC

COS Material Handler I

Baton Rouge, LA

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

The COS Material Handler I position's primary purpose is receiving, filling, and shipping products accurately and efficiently. Ensures all products are readily available to be filled and ensures ...

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How much do package handler jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for package handler in Baton Rouge, LA is $15.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.89 and $16.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a package handler?

Package handlers are workers responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, and moving packages within warehouses, distribution centers, or shipping facilities. They play a crucial role in ensuring that parcels are accurately processed and dispatched to their correct destinations. The job typically involves physical tasks such as lifting, scanning, and stacking packages, often in fast-paced environments. Package handlers are essential for efficient package delivery operations, especially for major shipping and logistics companies.

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

To thrive as a Package Handler, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic literacy, with a high school diploma or equivalent often required. Familiarity with warehouse management systems, barcode scanners, and conveyor belts is typical for the role. Strong teamwork, time management, and reliability help you stand out in fast-paced environments. These skills ensure efficient sorting, handling, and movement of packages, supporting timely deliveries and workplace safety.

What are some common challenges faced by package handlers, and how can they be managed?

Package handlers often face challenges such as managing a fast-paced workload, lifting heavy packages, and working early or late shifts. Staying organized, using proper lifting techniques, and maintaining good communication with team members can help make the job more manageable. Many companies also provide safety training and tools to support employees in handling these demands safely and efficiently.
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Material Handler I

Ferrara Fire Apparatus

Holden, LA • On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

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Requisition ID: 27449 Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time. Ferrara/KME is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

Job Summary:

The Material Handler is primarily responsible for the transfer of raw materials, parts, and finished products between various production areas and internal and/or external warehouses. Day to day duties will include (but are not limited to) delivering parts to the assembly line with the use of equipment in a timely manner to ensure adherence to production schedules, as well as monitoring inventory levels of materials.The Material Handler must also maintain tidy work areas and follow detailed instructions in order to meet safety and quality requirements. This position will work a Monday - Thursday 6:00AM - 4:30PM schedule, but occasional overtime may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Delivers parts to production areas in a timely manner
  • Count material, equipment, or supplies as requested in stock and reports totals or updates inventory records.
  • Prepares a list of depleted items, as well as defective or unusable items.
  • Locate and extract information from files or online locations as requested
  • Immediately report all safety incidents/accidents, no matter how small, to their supervisor.
  • May participate in weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual physical inventories by entering data into the system and supporting the overall inventory process.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write notes and memos.
  • Must possess math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
  • Demonstrate ability to speak clearly to be understood in one-on-one conversations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Prior material handling experience in a warehouse/ industrial environment

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Read, write, comprehend and verbally communicate in English
  • Capable of operating any Power Industrial Vehicle (PIV)(Testing Required)
  • Attention to detail
  • Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing
  • Good hand eye coordination

Physical Demands:

  • Physical ability to climb stairs, bend, sit, stand, walk, reach with arms, push, pull and use hands and fingers to feel and handle material for extended timeframes.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and regularly. Includes the ability to stoop, squat, crawl, and kneel as needed.

Work Environment/Conditions:

  • Manufacturing and warehouse environment

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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