Material Handler Jobs in Troy, MI

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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Warehouse Worker - Now Hiring

  • Dearborn Heights, MI (22 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Dearborn Heights, MI (22 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 11 hours ago

Active, physical role that includes operating an electric pallet jack, and/or forklift Organizing and palletizing product to build customer orders Other duties as assigned....

Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift - $19.00/Hour

  • Macomb, MI (12 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Macomb, MI (12 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 13 hours ago

Requisition Number: 199977 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 13 hours ago

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

Forklift/Warehouse Associate

  • Roseville, MI (12 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Roseville, MI (12 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 19 hours ago

What you'll be doing as a Forklift/Warehouse Associate Load, unload, pack, unpack materials, make boxes and load pallets. Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments....

Weekends - Material Handler (Forklift Driver)

  • Hazel Park, MI (10 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hazel Park, MI (10 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

Overview Material Handler - Weekends - F, Sat, Sun 5A-5P The Material Handler is responsible for moving, storing, and managing materials and products within the production facility....

Seasonal Warehouse Associate (Summer 2025)

  • Lake Orion, MI (10 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Orion, MI (10 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Company Name: Premium Distributors of MI Shift: M-Thurs, starting around 11 am – 9:30 pm (4 x 10s) Position Responsibilities: As a Warehouse Associate, you will pull orders based on...

Warehouse Associate - Product Support

  • Livonia, MI (19 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Livonia, MI (19 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Product Support Associates Full Time and Part Time Career Opportunities Product Support Associates are TEAM members within the Bobs Discount Furniture organization and play a vital role by...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago

(heavy lifting) Successful performance on a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Test. skills: Build, wrap, sort pallets Voice to pick headset Operate RF scanner Load, unload materials & equipment Operate...

HiLo Forklift Operator - REQ20683

  • Westland, MI (22 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westland, MI (22 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Plastipak Hi-Lo/Forklift Operators safely and efficiently move & store finished goods and raw materials between the warehouse and production areas. Associates take pride in maintaining our high...

Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

  • Waterford Township, MI (13 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterford Township, MI (13 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator Job Locations US-MI-Waterford Category Dock Worker Overview ** This is a Part Time Position Available Shift Times: 5:00 AM - 10:30 AM Stable and growing...

Overnight Forklift Driver Part Time

  • Chesterfield, MI (19 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesterfield, MI (19 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Utilizes a pallet jack as needed. Stocks, rotates, and stores general merchandise and food merchandise. Ensures that merchandise is fully stocked....

Pharmacy Inventory Clerk - Product Line (Elijah McCoy) - Full Time - Day Shift

  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL SUMMARY: Eligible for Full-Time Benefits Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30p.m., Monday - Friday Under general supervision and following established procedures, oversees pharmaceutical inventories by...

Warehouse Worker

  • Clinton Township, MI (12 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clinton Township, MI (12 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago

**Duties/Responsibilities:** - Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, reach and swing reach trucks, pallet jacks, dollies to move product- Prepare shipments by packing product into labeled...

Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader (374)

  • Berkley, MI (7 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berkley, MI (7 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Delivery Material Handlers at ABC assist in the safe and accurate delivery of materials from the warehouse to each job site location....

Warehouse Associate

  • Madison Heights, MI (7 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (7 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago

May also use material handling equipment (including pallet jack, dollies, handcart & conveyor). Create, implement and revise work procedures and instructions....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Troy, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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