Material Handler Jobs in Buford, GA

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.

1-15 of 193 Jobs

Driver -Material Handler

  • Gainesville, GA (18 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Gainesville, GA (18 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 7 hours ago

Driver - Material Handler Role Summary Our client seeks a Driver - Material Handler to join their rapidly growing team....

Warehouse Associate - Receiver(Dock Stocker exp. required)

  • Milton, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Milton, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Description We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 15 hours ago

Responsibilities Must be able to maintain forklift certification Support tasks such as Picking, Packing/Auditing, Loading, Replenishment, Cycle Counting, and Receiving/Putaway functions....

Warehouse Associate I

  • Cumming, GA (12 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Cumming, GA (12 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 22 hours ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

Warehouse Associate

  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Duties/Responsibilities: The purpose of this job is to perform general warehouse duties ensuring timely receipt and delivery of product. This position is seasonal and expected to be needed...

Receiving Material Handler

  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Receiving Material Handler Salary starts at $18.75 per hour, more with experience. Sunday-Thursday 8:00pm - Completion Get Paid Daily....

Warehouse Associate - Commercial

  • Suwanee, GA (5 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Suwanee, GA (5 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Suwanee - Suwanee, GA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Job Category : Warehouse Description The Warehouse Associate helps protect...

Material Handler IV

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Why Us: With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions,...

PT Inbound Freight Handler

  • Brookhaven, GA (24 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookhaven, GA (24 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Such equipment may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange, and unload freight...

Warehouse Associate - Contract to Hire

  • Suwanee, GA (5 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Suwanee, GA (5 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Associate - Contract to Hire An electronic component manufacturing company has an immediate opening for a full time, temp to hire Warehouse Associate in the Johns Creek GA area. This...

Warehouse Operator

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Must be able to maintain forklift certification Support tasks such as Picking, Packing/Auditing, Loading, Replenishment, Cycle Counting, and Receiving/Putaway functions....

Warehouse Associate- Order Picker

  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

or powered), forklifts, order pickers, banding tools, packaging equipment or other material handling equipment....

New Goods Inventory Stock Clerk - $16.00 - Norcross

  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norcross, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Have the ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment Must pass an MVR Possess effective interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills Detail...

Forklift Operator

  • Gainesville, GA (18 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gainesville, GA (18 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized...

HIRING NOW! Warehouse Person, Refrigerated - Dacula

  • Dacula, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dacula, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Description Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We are privately-owned, hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our...

Demographic Data for Buford, GA

Moving to Buford, GA? Find some basic demographic data about Buford, GA below.


Local
National
110,757
3,283
Medium/Lg

Material Handler Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLogistics curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Effective Questioning for Call Handlers
How an organisation handles phone calls can have a direct impact on its success - a badly handled call can mean limited information that might affect service delivery, customer satisfaction and...
Functional Polymeric Materials
Learn the functional polymers, including chemistry, physics, and biology. Polymers, typically plastics and fibers, are leading materials providing useful and inexpensive items for modern living....
Structural Materials: Selection and Economics
Billions of tons of structural materials, such as steel, aluminum, and titanium are used every year. Learn where, why, and when they are used. From skyscrapers to transportation infrastructure,...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Buford, GA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLogistics research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Material Handler positions.



Highest Education Level

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


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Material Handler Related Career Advice Articles

There are many options when choosing your logistics career path.
Everything You Need to Know to Begin Your Logistics Career Path

Considering a career in logistics? Find out how to find logistics jobs you’ll love and get your logistics career path started on the right foot.

Read article »
Military veteran standing in a warehouse and transitioning to a career in logistics
Leaving the Military? Consider a Job in Logistics

Many vets choose to enter the logistics field and it’s easy to see why: it presents the perfect opportunity to use many skills learned in the armed forces.

Read article »