Material Handler
Anderson, SC · On-site
$18/hr
We are seeking a dependable Material Handler to join our concrete recycling operations team. This position is responsible for safely moving, sorting, loading, and unloading recycled concrete ...
Material Handler
Anderson, SC · On-site
$18/hr
We are seeking a dependable Material Handler to join our concrete recycling operations team. This position is responsible for safely moving, sorting, loading, and unloading recycled concrete ...
Warehouse Material Handler
Lake City, MN · On-site
$22/hr
Warehouse Material Handler Lake City, MN 55041 Now hiring! Are you looking for a new career in the ... Assists with building wooden pallets from recycled materials, damaged pallets, and lumber.
Warehouse Material Handler
Lake City, MN · On-site
$22/hr
Warehouse Material Handler Lake City, MN 55041 Now hiring! Are you looking for a new career in the ... Assists with building wooden pallets from recycled materials, damaged pallets, and lumber.
Material Handler
Hattiesburg, MS · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Material Handler The purpose of this position is to perform Material Handling tasks within the ... Issue correct raw materials, finishing supplies, and recycle/waste receptacles to production ...
Material Handler
Hattiesburg, MS · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Material Handler The purpose of this position is to perform Material Handling tasks within the ... Issue correct raw materials, finishing supplies, and recycle/waste receptacles to production ...
Material Handler
Columbus, OH · On-site
$16.25 - $19.50/hr
The Material Handler will be responsible for moving materials and keeping staging areas fully ... Move recycle materials to staging area. * Move finished materials to next operation area. * Stretch ...
Material Handler
Columbus, OH · On-site
$16.25 - $19.50/hr
The Material Handler will be responsible for moving materials and keeping staging areas fully ... Move recycle materials to staging area. * Move finished materials to next operation area. * Stretch ...
Material Handler
Columbus, OH · On-site
$16.25 - $19.50/hr
The Material Handler will be responsible for moving materials and keeping staging areas fully ... Move recycle materials to staging area. * Move finished materials to next operation area. * Stretch ...
Material Handler
Columbus, OH · On-site
$16.25 - $19.50/hr
The Material Handler will be responsible for moving materials and keeping staging areas fully ... Move recycle materials to staging area. * Move finished materials to next operation area. * Stretch ...
Material Handler
West Bend, WI · On-site
$17 - $20.50/hr
Material Handler Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Are you someone who enjoys ... Support environmental initiatives by reducing waste, conserving energy, recycling materials, and ...
Material Handler
West Bend, WI · On-site
$17 - $20.50/hr
Material Handler Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Are you someone who enjoys ... Support environmental initiatives by reducing waste, conserving energy, recycling materials, and ...
Material Handler
Columbus, OH · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
The Material Handler will be responsible for moving materials and keeping staging areas fully ... Move recycle materials to staging area. * Move finished materials to next operation area. * Stretch ...
Material Handler
Columbus, OH · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
The Material Handler will be responsible for moving materials and keeping staging areas fully ... Move recycle materials to staging area. * Move finished materials to next operation area. * Stretch ...
Material Handler
Columbus, OH · On-site
$16.25 - $19.50/hr
The Material Handler will be responsible for moving materials and keeping staging areas fully ... Move recycle materials to staging area. * Move finished materials to next operation area. * Stretch ...
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Material Handler
Columbus, OH · On-site
$16.25 - $19.50/hr
The Material Handler will be responsible for moving materials and keeping staging areas fully ... Move recycle materials to staging area. * Move finished materials to next operation area. * Stretch ...
Warehouse Material Handler
Lewiston, ID · On-site
$17.25 - $20.50/hr
Material Handler The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US ... Processing of recycling donations, identification, pricing and sorting. * Work with the management ...
Warehouse Material Handler
Lewiston, ID · On-site
$17.25 - $20.50/hr
Material Handler The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US ... Processing of recycling donations, identification, pricing and sorting. * Work with the management ...
Material Handler
Somerset, NJ · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
Material Handler Location: Somerset NJ 08873 Duration: 6 Months Contract Pay Rate:$25/hr on w2. All ... Remove empty containers from production areas and relocate them to recycling zones. Maintain and ...
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Material Handler
Somerset, NJ · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
Material Handler Location: Somerset NJ 08873 Duration: 6 Months Contract Pay Rate:$25/hr on w2. All ... Remove empty containers from production areas and relocate them to recycling zones. Maintain and ...
Warehouse Material Handler
Lewiston, ID · On-site
$17.25 - $20.50/hr
Material Handler The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US ... Processing of recycling donations, identification, pricing and sorting. * Work with the management ...
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Warehouse Material Handler
Lewiston, ID · On-site
$17.25 - $20.50/hr
Material Handler The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US ... Processing of recycling donations, identification, pricing and sorting. * Work with the management ...
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Material Handler
Mount Vernon, IL · On-site
$18.20/hr
Do you have experience operating forklifts, loading materials, and working in a fast-paced warehouse or recycling environment? Join a global leader in environmental services as a Material Handler ...
Material Handler
Mount Vernon, IL · On-site
$18.20/hr
Do you have experience operating forklifts, loading materials, and working in a fast-paced warehouse or recycling environment? Join a global leader in environmental services as a Material Handler ...
Hourly - Material Handler
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$15/hr
Materials Handler Love an 8 to 4:30 schedule where you keep things organized and safety-compliant ... Operating site equipment, clearing recycling materials, and recording unit dispositions. * Pulling ...
Hourly - Material Handler
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$15/hr
Materials Handler Love an 8 to 4:30 schedule where you keep things organized and safety-compliant ... Operating site equipment, clearing recycling materials, and recording unit dispositions. * Pulling ...
Hourly - Material Handler
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$15/hr
Materials Handler Love an 8 to 4:30 schedule where you keep things organized and safety-compliant ... Operating site equipment, clearing recycling materials, and recording unit dispositions. * Pulling ...
Hourly - Material Handler
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$15/hr
Materials Handler Love an 8 to 4:30 schedule where you keep things organized and safety-compliant ... Operating site equipment, clearing recycling materials, and recording unit dispositions. * Pulling ...
Hourly - Material Handler
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$15/hr
Materials Handler Love an 8 to 4:30 schedule where you keep things organized and safety-compliant ... Operating site equipment, clearing recycling materials, and recording unit dispositions. * Pulling ...
Hourly - Material Handler
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$15/hr
Materials Handler Love an 8 to 4:30 schedule where you keep things organized and safety-compliant ... Operating site equipment, clearing recycling materials, and recording unit dispositions. * Pulling ...
Material Handler
Lagrange, GA · On-site
$13 - $15.75/hr
Material Handler Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite ... while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where ...
Material Handler
Lagrange, GA · On-site
$13 - $15.75/hr
Material Handler Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite ... while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where ...
Material Handler
Lagrange, GA · On-site
$15 - $18.25/hr
Material Handler Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite ... while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where ...
Material Handler
Lagrange, GA · On-site
$15 - $18.25/hr
Material Handler Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite ... while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where ...
Material Handler
Lagrange, GA · On-site
$15 - $18.25/hr
Material Handler Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite ... while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where ...
Material Handler
Lagrange, GA · On-site
$15 - $18.25/hr
Material Handler Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite ... while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where ...
Material Handler
Grapevine, TX · On-site
$15.50 - $18.75/hr
Material Handler Grapevine, United States of America 20.0 USD/hour Employee The Material Handler ... Disposes of scrap and recycling may utilize bailers or grinders * Comply with all company safety ...
Material Handler
Grapevine, TX · On-site
$15.50 - $18.75/hr
Material Handler Grapevine, United States of America 20.0 USD/hour Employee The Material Handler ... Disposes of scrap and recycling may utilize bailers or grinders * Comply with all company safety ...
Material Handler
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Material Handler Chicago, United States of America 22.0 USD/hour Employee The Material Handler ... Disposes of scrap and recycling - may utilize bailers or grinders * Comply with all company safety ...
Material Handler
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Material Handler Chicago, United States of America 22.0 USD/hour Employee The Material Handler ... Disposes of scrap and recycling - may utilize bailers or grinders * Comply with all company safety ...
Recycling Material Handler information
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$11.78 - $12.89
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$14.01 - $15.12
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$16.01 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.12 - $16.24
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The median wage is $17.43 / hr.
$17.35 - $18.47
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$19.28 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.47 - $19.58
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$19.58 - $20.69
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How much do recycling material handler jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for recycling material handler 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 does a recycling material handler do?
A Recycling Material Handler is responsible for sorting, processing, and preparing recyclable materials for reuse or disposal. They operate machinery, separate materials like paper, plastics, and metals, and ensure that items are properly cleaned and categorized. This role often involves working in recycling centers or facilities and requires attention to safety protocols and environmental regulations. Recycling Material Handlers play a key part in reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recycling material handler?
To thrive as a Recycling Material Handler, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with sorting equipment, conveyor belts, and sometimes forklift operation or OSHA safety certification is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and a proactive attitude help someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure efficient material processing, workplace safety, and environmental compliance in recycling operations.
What are some typical challenges recycling material handlers face during their shifts?
Recycling Material Handlers often encounter challenges such as handling heavy or awkward materials, maintaining safety while operating sorting machinery, and ensuring that recyclables are properly separated to avoid contamination. The work environment can be physically demanding and sometimes requires quick decision-making to keep up with production quotas. Teamwork and clear communication are essential, as handlers frequently coordinate with colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
What is the difference between Recycling Material Handler vs Waste Sorter?
| Aspect | Recycling Material Handler | Waste Sorter |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; safety training | High school diploma or equivalent; safety training |
| Work Environment | Recycling facilities, warehouses, outdoor sites | Waste processing plants, recycling centers, outdoor areas |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Recycling companies, waste management firms | Waste management companies, recycling centers |
| Common Search & Comparison | Recycling Material Handler vs Waste Sorter |
The Recycling Material Handler and Waste Sorter roles share similar environments and credentials, focusing on sorting and handling recyclable materials. While both positions work in waste management settings, the Material Handler typically manages the movement and storage of recyclables, whereas the Waste Sorter focuses on manually separating waste streams. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right role based on their skills and career goals.
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Material Handler
Anderson, SC • On-site
General Labor Services, LLC
$18/hr
Other
Re-posted 14 days ago
Job description
Job Position: Material Handler
Location: Anderson County SC
Pay Rate: $18.00/hr.
Description:
We are seeking a dependable Material Handler to join our concrete recycling operations team. This position is responsible for safely moving, sorting, loading, and unloading recycled concrete materials while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working outdoors in a fast-paced industrial setting.