Material Handler Jobs in Gardiner, ME

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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Night Warehouse Order Selector

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Turner, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Turner, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 13 hours ago

Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets....

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Warehouse Associate 2nd Shift

  • Core-Mark
  • Gardiner, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gardiner, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Pulls orders according to sequencing on delivery route/run list. Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed....

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Night Warehouse Order Selector

  • Performance Food Group
  • Augusta, ME (13 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME (13 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 12 hours ago

Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets....

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Warehouse Team Member II

  • Interstate Batteries
  • Lewiston, ME (19 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewiston, ME (19 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At...

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Material Handler (Grades 4 - 6) - All Shifts

  • Bath Iron Works Corp
  • Brunswick, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brunswick, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Previous BIW Material Handling experience or familiarity with BIW material Handling process preferred. Intermediate computer skills and use of barcode scanners....

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Material Handler (Grades 4 - 6) - All Shifts

  • General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
  • Bath, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bath, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 2 days ago

Previous BIW Material Handling experience or familiarity with BIW material Handling process preferred. Intermediate computer skills and use of barcode scanners....

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Warehouse Associate

  • Sazerac Company
  • Lewiston, ME (19 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME (19 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 2 days ago

Sazerac Company Overview Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the...

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Warehouse Worker - Now Hiring

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Bowdoinham, ME (11 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bowdoinham, ME (11 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 8 days ago

Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets....

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Reach Truck Operator

  • Kelly Services
  • Auburn, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Auburn, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 10 days ago

Combining pallets by lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 50-60 lbs. Wrapping pallets using both semi-automatic machines and by hand as needed....

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General Warehouse Associate

  • Core-Mark
  • Gardiner, ME
  • 11 days ago
  • Gardiner, ME
  • 11 days ago

Pulls orders according to sequencing on delivery route/run list. Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed....

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Reach Truck Operator

  • Auburn, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 12 days ago
  • Auburn, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 12 days ago

Combining pallets by lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 50-60 lbs. Wrapping pallets using both semi-automatic machines and by hand as needed....

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Warehouse Associate

  • PDQ Door
  • West Bath, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Bath, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 18 days ago

Title: Warehouse Associate Reports to: General Manager Job Type: Full-Time Location: West Bath, ME Come join our team and open the door to an amazing career at PDQ Door Company! We have an...

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Warehouse Associate

  • Kent Corporation
  • Augusta, ME (13 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 21 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (13 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 21 days ago

Are you ready to join a SIX-TIME US Best Managed Company award winner? Blue Seal Farm & Home, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as...

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Warehouse Material Handler

  • U.S. Venture
  • Lewiston, ME (19 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 23 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME (19 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 23 days ago

Warehouse Material Handler U.S. Venture Highly competitive wages starting at $19.50/hr!...

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Warehouse Associate

  • Grow Generation
  • Auburn, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 24 days ago
  • Auburn, ME (22 miles from Gardiner, ME)
  • 24 days ago

Apply Description Overview: GrowGeneration is one of the largest retailers of hydroponic products in the United States and is engaged in the business of marketing and distributing horticultural,...

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Demographic Data for Gardiner, ME

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Gardiner, ME

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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