Material Handler Jobs in La Vergne, TN

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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DC Materials Handler - Outbound

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 10 hours ago

Perform one or more DC outbound functions such as loading, picking, or packing orders for shipment. Perform all tasks according to the proper method for the DC-WMS or paper ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS...

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up to $18/hour - Evening Shifts

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 12 hours ago

Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate Job Overview Our roles take place in a sortation center, where you will be sorting, scanning, and stacking packages on pallets, helping to get customer orders...

FT Inbound Freight Handler

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 18 hours ago

Handler We would also prefer you to have previously held a Forklift Certification Pay: $2865-$3340 Per Hour Job Type: Full-Time Work Shift Third Shift youtubecomwatch?...

Driver / Warehouse

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago

handling preferred + 3 to 4 years of customer service experience preferred + 2+ years experience in Electrical supply industry preferred Working Conditions: This position operates in a warehouse setting...

Picker Order Selector

  • Goodlettsville, TN (22 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN (22 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Hand shrink-wrap customer orders with label and move completed order to the loading dock staging area using electronic pallet jack or walkie-rider equipment....

Material Handler/Reach Truck

  • Murfreesboro, TN (21 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN (21 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Material Handler Reach Truck Experience Required Multiple Shifts Elevate Your Career: Good Pay, Benefits, and Advancement Opportunities Await!...

Warehouse Associate

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Jobs can include shipping,receiving, stocking order pulling, material handling, loading and unloading trucks....

Forklift Operator-2nd Shift

  • Smyrna, TN (5 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Smyrna, TN (5 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago

As a Forklift Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to ensure material is being moved throughout the plant according to production standards. Safety is the utmost importance...

Truck Loader - 2nd shift

  • Murfreesboro, TN (21 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN (21 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago

As a Truck Loader at Steel Technologies, you'll be trained to safely operate an overhead crane and/or forklift to move and transport material to and from storage areas and workstations. It's...

Warehouse Associate

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently, including frequent mounting and dismounting....

Grounds and Sanitation Worker, Warehouse

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago

May require operation of pallet jack to transport refuse/trash to appropriate receptacles. Completes all assignments and timely and accurately. May be required to work with cleaning chemicals....

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator 2500 Marty Robbins Dr, Lebanon, TN 37090, USA Req #6485 Friday, June 13, 2025 OnTrac is hiring a Forklift Operator! Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding...

Warehouse Associate

  • La Vergne, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • La Vergne, TN
  • 2 days ago

Warehouse Associate La Vergne, TN, USA Req #6498 Friday, June 13, 2025 We are hiring Warehouse Workers / Package Handlers for our Lebanon, TN Location. Applying is quick and easy talk to a...

Material Handler With Forklift

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Material Handler with Forklift Automation Personnel Services is looking for a M aterial Handler with Forklift for a large flooring manufacturer based in Nashville, TN....

Forklift Operator

  • Murfreesboro, TN (21 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN (21 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Prepare pallets for shipment. Ensure good attendance, particularly during the training period. Handle inventory, material handling, and shipping and receiving tasks....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in La Vergne, TN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in La Vergne, TN 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 La Vergne, TN
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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