Material Handler Jobs in Ocala, FL

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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Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Lady Lake, FL (21 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lady Lake, FL (21 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, youll help us create great shopping experiences by keeping our sales floor stocked and preparing online orders to be shipped to customers homes. This includes...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 2 days ago

A Day in The Life of a Warehouse Associate As a Warehouse Associate you will be responsible for performing warehouse tasks including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly...

Warehouse Worker - Equipment Operator

  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago

Our warehouse associates play a crucial role in our operations, working in various areas such as order selecting, voice picking, packing, quality assurance, and shipping orders to our 6000 stores....

Materials Handler

  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago

This individual will be checking in pallets of material, putting it up on the shelf, loading trucks for delivery, delivering materials, and pulling merchandise for open sales tickets....

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Urgent Hire

  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago

that wont limit you from gaining valuable job experience because depending on the site you may be trained to be a heavy equipment operator, using powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet...

Warehouse Selector IV, Full Case

  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 3 days ago

Pull correct quantities of full-case items and lift onto a pallet or cart. Transport selected cases to designated dock area using power equipment....

Builder - Warehouse Associate

  • Ocala, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 5 days ago

Rite Rug has been one of the top privately owned flooring companies for 90 years! We are looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our growing team! $19 to $21 an hour. Monday through Friday 7am...

Shipping And Receiving Clerk

  • Ocala, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 6 days ago

Skills Inventory, Shipping and receiving, Shipping & receiving, Packaging, Material handling, Data entry, Packing Top Skills Details Inventory,Shipping and receiving,Shipping & receiving,Packaging,Material...

Warehouse Associate - Entry Level

  • Ocala, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 10 days ago

Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages. Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders....

Truck Loader

  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • The Villages, FL (20 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator

  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Ocala, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Driver Associate

  • Ocala, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 12 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....

Switcher

  • Ocala, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 17 days ago

Must be able to use right, left or both hands to get in and out of truck, wrapping and unwrapping shrink wrap, securing and unsecuring pallets, using pallet jack or hand truck, using the steering wheel...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Ocala, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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