Material Handler Jobs in Lexington, KY

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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Warehouse Associate - Forklift

  • Lexington, KY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 6 hours ago

Items heavier than 50lbs will be moved with assistance of Pallet Jack (WP) or Forklift. + Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust...

Material Handler

  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities Manually or using hand truck performs various material handling duties in the facility. Manually loads finished product on pallet or hand truck....

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Duties include locating and moving products on pallets or creating pallets for storage or shipment....

Material Handler

  • Nicholasville, KY (10 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nicholasville, KY (10 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

General Information Job ID ATR50696 Posting Job Title Material Handler Locations KY Nicholasville Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 16-Apr-2025 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements Smurfit...

Forklift Operator PT

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $23.02 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference with R+L...

Material Handler 2nd shift

  • Paris, KY (20 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Paris, KY (20 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks....

Material Handler I, Second Shift

  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters! Job Summary: Responsible for supplying raw materials from the warehouse to manufacturing, moving raw material throughout the warehouse. Shift Schedule:...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 4 days ago

You will also locate and move products on pallets or create pallets for storage or shipment Daily tasks also include Identifying damages and reporting shortages or quality deficiencies. location: Georgetown...

Warehouse Associate

  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 8 days ago

Unload merchandise in various forms including pallets, boxes, bulk, and/or large items utilizing proper equipment (forklift, front-end loader, skid loader, pallet jack, etc.) and manual lifting as appropriate...

FT Inbound Freight Handler

  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 days 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...

Shipping Receiving Clerk - Nicholasville, KY

  • Nicholasville, KY (10 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Nicholasville, KY (10 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 10 days ago

Able to use fork-lift and other powered palletized equipment. Review Bill of Materials and pull material into kits for wire shop wire techs to enable on-time wiring....

Retail Stock Associate - Fritz Farm

  • Lexington, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 12 days ago

About Athleta For the past 25 years, weve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. Its what we do...

1st shift Warehouse Associate

  • Lexington, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 16 days ago

#logistics #warehouse #distribution #picking #packing...

Yard Driver, China Grove - Full Time (2010)

  • Lexington, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 18 days ago

Id : REQ_562380, Title : Yard Driver, China Grove - Full Time (2010), Category : Supply Chain, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...492, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Abercrombie & Fitch - Stock Associate, Fayette

  • Lexington, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 18 days ago

Company Description Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading, global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids through five renowned brands. The iconic...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Lexington, KY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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