Material Handler Jobs in Arkansas

A Material Handler in the logistics industry plays a crucial role in managing the supply chain process. They are responsible for physically moving materials, both raw and finished, within a warehouse, factory, or retail environment, ensuring the right goods reach the right location at the right time. They also might be involved in the processing, packaging, and shipping of orders. Material Handlers are often required to operate machinery such as forklifts, maintain inventory records, and ensure workplace safety by adhering to proper handling procedures.

Some of the important skills a Material Handler should possess include physical stamina and strength, attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in inventory software. Having a certification in forklift operation or a similar field can give a competitive edge. Prior to becoming a Material Handler, individuals might have roles such as Warehouse Associate, Package Handler, or Shipping and Receiving Clerk. These roles provide the opportunity to gain experience in handling materials, operating machinery, and understanding logistics operations.

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Material Handler Warehouse

  • Springdale, AR
  • 5 hours ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 5 hours ago

COMPETENCIES Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment Manual dexterity Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks Ability...

Shipping Warehouse Worker

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 6 hours ago

May also be responsible for operating manual/powered equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc....

Warehouse Worker - Night Shift

  • Springdale, AR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 6 hours ago

May also be responsible for operating manual/powered equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc....

Forklift Operator

  • Russellville, AR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 6 hours ago

Transport Finished Pallets Load Trailers Select pallets of frozen finished goods (75-80 pallets per shift) from freezer according to work order, scan out of inventory, mark pallets and transport to...

General Production Associate

  • Russellville, AR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 6 hours ago

You will obtain pallets of ingredients from staging with a power jack using first in/first out process and transport to workstation. You will complete other tasks as assigned....

Warehouse Associate

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 hours ago

Career Area: Operations Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also...

Yard Jockey. Job in Fayetteville Gr8Jobs

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 15 hours ago

Call Us At Job Description: Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product...

Warehouse Person (Loader) - 5001117390006

  • Maumelle, AR
  • 16 hours ago
  • Maumelle, AR
  • 16 hours ago

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, protected veteran status, or...

Material Handler

  • Hot Springs, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Hot Springs, AR
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for assisting operators as needed Responsible for inspecting returned pallets for damage and separating if necessary. Responsible for keeping production line supplied with caps....

Warehouse Worker - Clamp Truck Operator - Full time/ 3 Day/ Weekend Shift

  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago

jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable) Operate forklifts or pallet jacks to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations...

Warehouse worker

  • Springdale, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 1 day ago

Our client, Arconic is seeking a Warehouse worker to join their team. The ideal candidate will have Teamwork, Good communication and Problem solving which will align successfully in the...

Shipping and Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking....

Inventory Clerk SS 1st Shift

  • Siloam Springs, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Siloam Springs, AR
  • 1 day ago

Inventory Clerk SS 1st Shift Job Category: Shipping Requisition Number: INVEN038406 Posting Details Posted: April 22, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Pet Kitchen South Siloam...

Forklift Operator VBC - Shipping & Receiving (2nd Shift)

  • Van Buren, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Van Buren, AR
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Stores and moves product using an industrial forklift, hand lift or pallet jack....

Forklift Operator - Weekdays - TVDC - Russellville, AR - R0389047-4330

  • Russellville, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Russellville, AR
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered aposition that requires a background check you will be providedadditional...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Arkansas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Arkansas offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Material Handlers in Arkansas
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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