Material Handler Jobs in Hicksville, NY

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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Rosco

Manufacturing Technician - Camera Lab

  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY (15 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY (15 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 9 days ago

About Rosco Vision Rosco Vision engineers and manufactures visual safety systems for all types of commercial fleet vehicles and is one of the largest suppliers of backup camera systems, mirrors,...

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Warehouse Associate - Brooklyn Outlet

Stack and palletize product to utilize storage. Label each carton with barcode labels in a uniform manner. Count and verify quantities to a Packing list....

Package Sorter

  • Woodside, NY (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Woodside, NY (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as package sorters! In this role, you will be responsible for scanning packages through our mobile app and sorting them for next day...

Warehouse Attendant (Full Time)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

. + Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves; conveys orders to packing station or shipping department. + Marks materials with identifying information. + Opens bales...

PH - Switcher PT

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by...

Receiving Receiver Forklift Driver

  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Stew Leonards, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stews earned its nickname, the Disneyland of Dairy Stores...

Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift

  • Central Islip, NY (17 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Central Islip, NY (17 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Requisition Number:** 202877 **Job Description** Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks...

Logistics Operator

  • Long Island City, NY (21 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (21 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Description Acara Solutions is looking for a Logistics Operator for our client on Long Island,City NY Pay 20/hr. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Performs all receiving functions, counting, identifying...

Overnight Forklift Driver Full Time

  • South Setauket, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Setauket, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Shipping/Receiving Clerk - entry level

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Shipping/Receiving Clerk - entry level (Farmington) compensation: $17.50 - $20.00 based on experience employment type: job title: Shipping/Receiving Clerk Local company, located in Farmington, NY...

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

  • Hauppauge, NY (18 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (18 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Shipping & Receiving Clerk 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Hauppauge, NY For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments...

Warehouse Worker - Package Handler

  • Farmingdale, NY (5 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (5 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Worker UPS Quick Apply Applying for this role online is quick and easy - you could even get a job offer in 10 minutes! The steps are simple: 1) Provide some basic information to start...

Warehouse/Driver

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Do: Safely operate material handling equipment and vehicles to fulfill orders and make deliveries to customer locations....

Warehouser/Material Handler

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouser/Material Handler - Part-TimeWarehouse and Material Handlers are critical to our success at FritoLay!...

Warehouse Agent

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Loading and unloading of cargo (mail, express, baggage, freight, and company materials) on and off aircraft Qualifications: Valid NYS Driver's License High School Diploma or G.E.D Flexible...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Hicksville, NY

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Hicksville, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
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 Hicksville, NY
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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