Material Handler Jobs in Kansas City, KS

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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Amazon Warehouse Worker - Urgent Hire

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 2 hours ago

on products View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks Troubleshoot problems Ensure product meets quality requirements Operate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Grandview, MO (17 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Grandview, MO (17 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 5 hours ago

The next step will be an online interview, which we'll schedule with you ASAP. job summary: As an order selector you will be in charge of building pallets from order pick tickets, wrap them and place...

Night Warehouse Associate

  • North Kansas City, MO (3 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 10 hours ago
  • North Kansas City, MO (3 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 10 hours ago

Move product by safely and responsibly operating material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, reach truck, keg fork dock stocker, slip-sheet lift, de-layer, clamp truck...

Warehouse Clerk

  • Shawnee, KS (7 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Shawnee, KS (7 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 10 hours ago

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly is looking for a Warehouse Clerk to work at a premier healthcare distribution...

Forklift Operator

  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago

Essential Functions: Ability to multi task keeping job production flowing throughout the store and production area at all times. Insure work area is a safe environment at all times. Ability to...

URBN Warehouse Clerk

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 12 hours ago

jack, box cutter, carts) which requires coordinated movements The Perks URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees....

Package Handler (Warehouse like)

  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our...

Warehouse Associate 9A-5:30P

  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago

About the Role: The Warehouse Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our warehouse in Kansas City, MO. This position is responsible for receiving, storing, and...

General Warehouse Associate

  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago

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

Material Handler II

  • Belton, MO (23 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Belton, MO (23 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 12 hours ago

Key Job Elements Operates industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments; Receives, identifies and unloads materials/parts and stores in inventory; Identifies, draws from inventory and...

Forklift Operator

  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Overview: Forklift Operator - Lenexa, KS The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, staging, pulling and distributing pallets of Keurig Dr Pepper product supplies while meeting...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 19 hours ago

Duties include locating and moving products on pallets or creating pallets for storage or shipment....

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Riverside, MO (3 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Riverside, MO (3 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 19 hours ago

(heavy lifting) Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test. skills: Manual Pallet Jack Build, wrap, sort pallets Reach Truck Load, unload materials & equipment dress code: Shirts...

Warehouse Associate

  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Beacon is now QXO! We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded...

Pharmacy Clerk - Warehouse

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Pharmacy Clerk Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle the medication of specialty pharmaceuticals, process...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Kansas City, KS

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Kansas City, KS 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 Kansas City, KS
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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