Material Handler Jobs in Athens, GA

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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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Pendergrass, GA (22 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pendergrass, GA (22 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new stand up forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Forklift Operator

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently!...

Warehouse Associate (2nd Shift)

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Duties could include packaging, banding, operating the packaging line, operating a table saw, assembling pallets, operating a nail gun....

Warehouse Associate - (1st, 2nd and 3rd shift)- Athens, GA

  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 4 days ago

Perform material handling and warehousing functions. Order fill, process, store and pick parts, materials, equipment, and supplies....

Warehouse Loader Unloader - Now Hiring

  • Pendergrass, GA (22 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pendergrass, GA (22 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 4 days ago

As a warehouse loader/unloader, you'll be crucial in handling freightloading it onto trucks and unloading it when it arrives. We're looking for someone detail-oriented, dedicated, and looking for...

Warehouse Worker

  • Bogart, GA (11 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bogart, GA (11 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary: The primary function of the Warehouse Worker is to be responsible for areas of warehouse maintenance, shipping/receiving, product storage, and delivery setup. Duties &...

Warehouse Associate 2

  • Pendergrass, GA (22 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pendergrass, GA (22 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 5 days ago

process at RealTruck, including receiving shipments, stocking, inventory control, picking, packing, staging orders and shipping products, primarily using powered industrial trucks....

Sit Down Forklift/Packer

  • Jefferson, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jefferson, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Directs all trucks regarding receiving and shipping of FP, LP inventory to the proper area and door for unloading. -Ensures that all proper procedures are followed during the unloading and loading...

3rd Shift Truck Loader

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks, hand tools, etc....

Forklift Operator 1st Shift $18

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Load or unload product onto of off of pallets, skids or lifting devices. Move materials from storage of work sites to designated area....

Industrial Assembler or Warehouse Operator

  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Builder: $17.00/hour Material Handler (Forklift experience): $18.00/hour Tasks include picking orders and operating a sit-down forklift....

Distribution Assistant

  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Using a pallet-jack and material handling equipment. Storing, handling, and shipping products, materials and supplies....

Picker

  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Commerce, GA (17 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Lifts pallet from low stack and sets on floor. Moves pallet with manual pallet jack. Observes safety and security procedures. Checks manual pallet jacks and pallets, tagging any with defects....

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Jefferson, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jefferson, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Aerie - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours)

  • Athens, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 11 days ago

YOUR ROLE You can't buy product if it's not on the floor, right?! As a part-time stock brand Ambassador, you're an expert at keeping product moving from the Stockroom to the Salesfloor through...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Athens, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Athens, GA offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.5%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
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 Athens, GA
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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