Material Handler Jobs in Queens Village, 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 (3 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rosco
  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Queens Village, 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 (8 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Woodside, NY (8 miles from Queens Village, 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...

Picker And Packer

  • Carlstadt, NJ (17 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ (17 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

pallets to the loading dock as instructed. + Unload containers sequentially using a conveyor belt and wrapping turntable. + Attach pallet license plates to wrapped pallets before storage. + Clean containers...

Warehouse Associate

  • Secaucus, NJ (16 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (16 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description: Picking and packing orders Wrapping pallets for shipment. Use scanner and computer to print labels and track inventory....

Material Handler w/ Forklift Certification

  • Elizabeth, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Unloading trucks, then transporting raw material to designated storage or production areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, etc....

Warehouse Attendant (Full Time)

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 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...

Warehouse Associate

  • Moonachie, NJ (17 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Moonachie, NJ (17 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Our Moonachie warehouse is now hiring! As a Warehouse Associate, you will support the special project of digitizing the warehouse inventory in addition to performing basic warehouse tasks. Monday...

Inventory Control Forklift Driver Full Time

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Requires using a pallet jack to pull and push pallets. Exposure to both indoor and outdoor temperatures, as well as occasional exposure to extreme temperatures in freezers and coolers....

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 11 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...

PH - Switcher PT

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Queens Village, 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 (16 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY (16 miles from Queens Village, 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...

Logistics Operator

  • Long Island City, NY (9 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (9 miles from Queens Village, 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...

Shipping/Receiving Clerk - entry level

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, 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...

2nd Shift Warehouse Associate

  • Carlstadt, NJ (17 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ (17 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous warehouse experience preferred, but not necessary Experience utilizing material handling equipment (forklift, order picker, electric pallet jack, manual pallet...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Queens Village, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Queens Village, 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 Queens Village, NY
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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