Material Handler Jobs in Frederick, MD

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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Receiving Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse

  • Builders Firstsource, Inc.
  • Frederick, MD
  • 13 hours ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 13 hours ago

COMPETENCIES Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipmentManual dexterityKnowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasksAbility to...

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Truck Driver / Warehouse Worker, Grade 15

  • Montgomery County (MD)
  • Gaithersburg, MD (24 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (24 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 17 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 Lift Operator Material Handler First Shift

  • Ryder
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Lift Operator Material Handler inHagerstown, Maryland Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $21.00 per hour Apply Here with...

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Material Handler

  • Lakeside Books
  • Hagerstown, MD (21 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (21 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to push/pull up to 1,100 lbs. utilizing a manual pallet jack....

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Warehouse Driver Associate

  • FleetPride
  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 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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Shipping and Receiving Clerk 1

  • Lakeside Books
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Loading & Unloading: Move product on and off trucks using pallet jacks and forklifts; manually stock dollies of product onto pallets....

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Warehouse Worker - Immediate Opening

  • Performance Foodservice
  • New Windsor, MD (13 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Windsor, MD (13 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 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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Warehouse Order Picker

  • Performance Food Group
  • New Windsor, MD (13 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Windsor, MD (13 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 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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Hagerstown Production - Sr. Warehouse Worker

  • Lifetime Brands
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Warehouse Worker, you will rely on limited experience and judgment to perform one or more of the following functions including but not limited to receiving, picking, packing, unpacking, assembling,...

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Night Shift Part-time Stock clerk

  • Fitzgerald Auto Malls
  • Frederick, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 4 days ago

jack, and /or forklift in loading and unloading material Understand and follow all state and federal regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes....

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Material Handler I 3rd shift Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am

  • Ryder
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Material Handlers in Hagerstown, Maryland Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $21.00 hourly + $1.50 for 3d shift premium Schedule...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Ryder System Inc.
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Material Handlers in Hagerstown, Maryland Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $21.00 hourly + $1.50 for 3rd shift premium Schedule...

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Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Ryder System Inc.
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Material Handlers in Hagerstown, Maryland Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $21.00 hourly + $1.00 for 2nd shift premium Schedule...

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Forklift Operator FT

  • R + L Carriers
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator, Starting at $28.13 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that...

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Material Handler - Forklift Operator

  • BlueLinx
  • Frederick, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 7 days ago

Build your future with BlueLinx as a Material Handler / Forklift Operator!...

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Demographic Data for Frederick, MD

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Frederick, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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