Material Handler Jobs in Lansing, MI

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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3PL Shipping & Receiving Clerk

  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

Daily use of push carts and manual pallet jacks, bar code scanner. Meets deadlines. Maintain warehouse equipment by following manufacturers standards of use and cleaning....

Seasonal Warehouse Specialist

  • Sunfield, MI (20 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunfield, MI (20 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Correctly pick orders to build pallets for delivery using a barcode scanner....

3rd Shift Full-Time Warehouse Associate

  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago

Physical Requirements: Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights....

2nd Shift Part Time Warehouse Associate

  • Webberville, MI (20 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Webberville, MI (20 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Physical Requirements: • Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights. • Frequently move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare product...

1st Shift Part Time Warehouse Associate

  • Webberville, MI (20 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Webberville, MI (20 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Physical Requirements: • Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights. • Frequently move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare product...

Warehouse Material Handler Forklift Operator

  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring for Permanent Full-Time Forklift Operators and Material Handlers in Lansing, Michigan Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $18.03-18.41 per hour...

Warehouse Forklift Operator Material Handler

  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring for Permanent Full-Time Forklift Operators and Material Handlers in Lansing, Michigan Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $18.03 - $18.41 per hour Overtime Pay $27.05...

Corrugated Stacker Operator - 030557

  • Mason, MI (11 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mason, MI (11 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago

utilizes proper procedures for knife exit section controls and lift positioning controls.Places tie sheets in multiple stacks, inserts proper pads or cross-pads to units when necessary.Operates the palletizing...

Forklift Operator (Hi-Lo Driver) - 3rd Shift

  • Grand Ledge, MI (10 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Ledge, MI (10 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Category**Operations**Job Location**13112 Oneida Road, Grand Ledge, Michigan**Position Type**Full-Time/Regular **We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-*TAHN*)**AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based...

Local Truck Driver/Warehouse

  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago

Immediate opening for a truck driver/warehouse worker to deliver materials and equipment to local job sites. Pay between $15 to $25 per hour depending on experience. Looking for someone able to...

Forklift Warehouse Material Handler Floater

  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago

, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting Performing duties within performance measurement guidelines of the contract Responsible for the accurate picking and packing,...

Material Handler

  • Charlotte, MI (17 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, MI (17 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 5 days ago

May involve use of a pallet jack. Ability to obtain valid forklift license. Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred...

Warehouse Associate - Dealers Choice

  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago

Joining Dealers Choice (a Beacon Building Products company) as a Warehouse Associate means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people...

Inventory Clerk

  • Williamston, MI (14 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Williamston, MI (14 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 8 days ago

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver...

Warehouse Order Selector

  • Saint Johns, MI (18 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Johns, MI (18 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 8 days ago

safely operate powered industrial equipment within the warehouse Perform basic sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment, such as clearing aisles of debris and stacking empty pallets...

Demographic Data for Lansing, MI

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Lansing, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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