Material Handler Jobs in Bowie, MD

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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MD Switcher/ Yard Jockey

  • Sparrows Point, MD (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sparrows Point, MD (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

MD Switcher/ Yard Jockey (Sparrow's Point) Safeway Trucking Corp /East Warehouse Distribution 1601 Finishing Mill Rd compensation: $24.00 an hour plus OT pay employment type: job title:...

Warehouse Forklift Operator - PM

  • Edgemere, MD (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Edgemere, MD (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

Pay Range $16.05 - $24.07 PURPOSE The Forklift Operator is responsible for using a forklift or other power equipment to load, unload, move, stack and stage product for shipment to the stores. The...

Warehouse Driver Associate

  • Edgemere, MD (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Edgemere, MD (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours 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....

Lead Forklift Operator

  • Odenton, MD (4 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Odenton, MD (4 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

This role involves safely storing items, accurately picking and packing orders, and operating warehouse equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks....

Materials Handler (Special Functions) Assistant Supervisor

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Serves as a Material Handler Assistant Supervisor and shares full responsibility for overseeing the operations in support of the SOB....

Material Handler I, 1st shift LUM S-TH

  • Hanover, MD (12 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanover, MD (12 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually using the pallet jack....

Warehouse Worker

  • Brooklyn, MD (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, MD (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Safety-Kleen in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Warehouse Worker (Material Handler) to complete all assigned warehouse duties in a safe and responsible manner....

Full Time 3rd Shift Grocery Stock Clerk

  • Laurel, MD (10 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Laurel, MD (10 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food...

Distribution Associate

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

This position may operate manual material handling equipment including, but not limited to, fork lift, pallet jacks and reach trucks....

Distribution Center Stockroom Associate

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Perform daily inspections of appropriate motorized and manual equipment which includes lift gate, pallet jack and hand truck, radio frequency scanners and printers....

Materials Handler - Mover

  • Fulton, MD (15 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fulton, MD (15 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Operates Laboratory vehicles and equipment such as vans, box trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, manual and power tools....

Warehouse Clerk - ATO

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Uses a variety of material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, order pickers, turret trucks and handcarts to move raw materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse....

Stand up Forklift Operator

  • Jessup, MD (10 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jessup, MD (10 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

handling equipment at the proper charging station ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with other machinery and material handling equipment MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES...

Non-CDL Driver/Warehouse Worker

  • Hanover, MD (12 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, MD (12 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Safely operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and order pickers. Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe and efficient warehouse environment....

Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc....

Demographic Data for Bowie, MD

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Bowie, MD

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Highest Education Level

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


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