Material Handler Jobs in Gainesville, 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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Material Handler II - 1st Shift

  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 11 hours ago

Process customer orders daily to meet their expectations Work in one or more process paths; receiving, picking, packing, or shipping Package and label shipments according to standard operating procedures...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Pendergrass, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Pendergrass, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 22 hours 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 (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winder, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, 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!...

Material Handler (ID #456148)

  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Buford, GA Buford Ga 3074 $17.00/Per Hour Material Handler Job Description Branch Details Client Site Industry & Highlights We are currently hiring for Material Handlers Job Title: Material Handlers...

Forklift Driver (ID #456261)

  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Buford, GA Buford Ga 3074 $17.50/Per Hour Forklift Driver Job Description Branch Details Client Site Industry & Highlights We are currently hiring Forklift Drivers for Large flooring Manufacturer!...

Forklift Operator

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 1 day ago

jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment....

PT Inbound Freight Handler

  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Such equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight...

Material Handler - 2nd Shift

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 2 days ago

Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and making operator repairs. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed....

Warehouse Associate (2nd Shift)

  • Winder, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Winder, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Stock Clerk I

  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 3 days ago

EnerSys is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and...

Warehouse Associate

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Warehouse Associate 2130 Hilton Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501 GAGAN Public Store Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm 15 - 28 hours/week OVERVIEW: Embark on your...

Warehouse Clerk

  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Company: Kelly Services Location: Suwanee, GA Career Level: Entry Level Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board Description Now Hiring: Warehouse Clerk Location: Suwanee, GA Pay Rate:...

Warehouse Specialist

  • Sugar Hill, GA (17 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sugar Hill, GA (17 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 3 days ago

About the Role: In this Warehouse Specialist position, you will perform all daily warehousing functions including receiving, replenishing, picking, packing, and shipping products....

Warehouse Material Handler

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 3 days ago

Equipment: Computer experience, Pallet Jacks We have all benefits other Warehouse Distribution Facilities offer WITHOUT the WAIT!...

Warehouse Associate/Generalist

  • Buford, GA (17 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buford, GA (17 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 4 days ago

We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs....

Demographic Data for Gainesville, GA

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Gainesville, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, GA
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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