Material Handler Jobs in Lafayette, LA

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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Amazon Delivery Station Warehouse Associate

  • Maurice, LA (14 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Maurice, LA (14 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities Some of your duties may include Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets...

Amazon Warehouse Worker - Earn Up to $19/hour - Flexible Shifts

  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities Some of your duties may include Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets...

Warehouse Associate

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

What Youll Need High School Diploma or GED preferred Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred If required to make deliveries: Must have a valid...

Sales & Warehouse Specialist

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

Know of, be able to apply and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment....

Warehouse Worker

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 2 days ago

**COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL & TEXT** PURPOSE AND NATURE OF WORK Receives, stores, loads, unloads, and issues materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. Work...

Retail Warehouse Associate

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 3 days ago

As a Retail Warehouse Associate, you'll be part of an energetic and efficient team that's dedicated to delivering tech products from the store's warehouse to our customers when, where and how they...

Material Handler I USA (B Crew/ PM shift)

  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Iberia, LA (24 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Reporting Relationships: This position reports the Supervisor, Traffic/Material Handling. Travel: No travel requirements....

Warehouse Worker - Full TIme

  • Opelousas, LA (21 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Opelousas, LA (21 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Hourly Wage: $18.55 - $22.05 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 Worker, Part-time

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days ago

Warehouse Worker, Part-time AVI Foodsystems Inc Lafayette, IN (Onsite) Part-Time Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to immediately fill the role...

Warehouse Associate

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago

Joining Beacon Building Products as a Warehouse Associate means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first, prioritizing...

Warehouse Associate - Night

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 5 days ago

Required to safely operate material handling equipment (MHE) to include forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, slip sheet attachment, and/or clamper truck or attachment....

Warehouse Forklift Driver - MMF

  • Broussard, LA (8 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Broussard, LA (8 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Warehouse Forklift Driver - MMF SafeSource Direct ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Pull orders are required by stations throughout the facility General warehouse housekeeping duties....

Forklift Operator, Let Down

  • Broussard, LA (8 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Broussard, LA (8 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 7 days ago

Unloads/loads pallets of products using pallet jacks and forklifts. Stores and removes pallets of products from rack locations. Puts product in overflow locations....

Forklift Operator - Immediate Opening

  • Broussard, LA (8 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Broussard, LA (8 miles from Lafayette, LA)
  • 8 days ago

Unloads/loads pallets of products using pallet jacks and forklifts. Stores and removes pallets of products from rack locations. Puts product in overflow locations....

Forklift Operator, Let Down

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 8 days ago

Unloads/loads pallets of products using pallet jacks and forklifts. Stores and removes pallets of products from rack locations. Puts product in overflow locations....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Lafayette, LA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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