Material Handler Jobs in Washington, DC

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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Freight Handler- Part Time

  • Forward Air
  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

jack and forklifts Must be able to obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other machinery as required Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved...

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Forklift Operator

  • ProLogistix
  • Jessup, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Jessup, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 hours ago

scanner Picking freight Staging pallets Loading bags of sugar onto pallets #nowhiring Forklift Operator - Sit Down & Reach Truck...

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Forklift Driver

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 12 hours ago

Hand-stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product. For additional information about pay ranges, click here....

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Truck Driver / Warehouse Worker, Grade 15

  • Montgomery County (MD)
  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 16 hours ago

This position requires pushing, pulling, and performing controlled drops of product along with related tasks; and uses forklift, cherry picker, pallet jack, powered pallet jack, hand cart and other...

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Warehouse Assistant

  • Lorton, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lorton, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 hours ago

A Wine Import/Wholesale company located in Lorton, VA is looking for an individual to help with stocking, picking, scanning, and organizing a large warehouse. Individual must be able to accurately...

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Warehouse Associate

  • CORT
  • Capitol Heights, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

scanners, pallet jacks, forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks Must pass drug scr eening (does not include THC) as a condition of employment....

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Warehouse Attendant

  • Community Coffee
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

Operate forklifts and manual/electric pallet jacks (as required). Maintain warehouse organization in line with WMS picking/put-away strategies....

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Material Handler / Storekeeper

  • United Airlines
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world...

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Warehouse Specialist

  • CGI Group, Inc.
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

following: verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents and noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages. .Route materials to prescribed storage locations; store, stack, or palletize...

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Warehouse Driver Associate

  • FleetPride
  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

Manually, load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices. Stock and maintain inventory items in designated warehouse storage areas....

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Warehouse Associate

  • Ryder
  • Lorton, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lorton, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

Scanner Various warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US....

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General Warehouse Associate, Redi Carpet - Chantilly, VA

  • HD Supply Management, LLC (USA)
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility....

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Warehouse Worker (2 positions available)

  • Aviation Enterprise
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

Skill in operating a forklift, pallet jacks, hydraulic lifts, and other materials handling equipment to correctly and safely stack, lift, and store items....

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Stock Picker & Packager

  • Surge Staffing
  • Jessup, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jessup, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Read pick-ticket orders Accurately pick items from storage to fulfill orders for shipment Utilize RF scanners to ensure orders are correctly picked and inventory is updated Confirm...

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Material Handler/Yard Operator

  • Indian Head, MD (24 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Indian Head, MD (24 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

Vale has a great opportunity available for an experienced Material Handler/Yard Operator to be a part of our production team....

In Person

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Washington, DC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Washington, DC offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Washington, DC
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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