Material Handler Jobs in Leesburg, VA

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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Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Now Hiring

  • Manassas, VA (20 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (20 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Ready to apply your shipping and receiving experience in a new role? Do you enjoy working with a sense of urgency? Are you an ace at resolving issues? If any of those apply, you should apply for...

Truck Loader Layout Nights

  • Manassas, VA (20 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manassas, VA (20 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Must be pallet jack certified; Good attention to detail; Ability to read load diagrams; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)....

Warehouse Driver Associate

  • Chantilly, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (14 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day 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....

Warehouse Attendant (Full Time)

  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves; conveys orders to packing station or shipping department. Marks materials with identifying information....

Freight Handler

  • Manassas, VA (20 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manassas, VA (20 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck Verify documentation matches freight...

Warehouse Associate

  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Adecco is assisting a cable management solutions company in recruiting for a current Warehouse Associate opening in **_Sterling, VA_** _._ This is for a **contract-to-hire** opportunity. As a...

Warehouse Associate

  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift, pallet jack experience, preferred. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred....

Part Time 3rd Shift Grocery Stock Clerk

  • Brambleton, VA (5 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brambleton, VA (5 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days 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...

Warehouse Associate

  • Brunswick, MD (18 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brunswick, MD (18 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview The full-time Warehouse Associate will act as a material handler and forklift operator to build loads for deliveries while maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized warehouse....

Shipping / Receiving Clerk

  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Shipping / Receiving Clerk TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience) Logistics Sterling, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE)...

CDL A Yard Jockey

  • Sudley Springs, VA (18 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sudley Springs, VA (18 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor Load, unload, or merge loads between environments Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets...

Outlet Warehouse Associate - Product Support

  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Product Support Associates Full Time and Part Time Career Opportunities Product Support Associates are TEAM members within the Bobs Discount Furniture organization and play a vital role by...

Senior Warehouse Technician FIRST SHIFT- Clearance Required

  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Must operate hand and power equipment, including forklift, for material handling. 7. Participates in special projects as required. 8....

Cleared Warehouse Material Handler

  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (9 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Warehouse Material Handlers Location: Sterling, VA Clearance: Active Secret Pay: $22-25/hour The incumbent is responsible for: Operating a pallet jack daily....

Warehouse Attendant (Full Time)

  • Gaithersburg, MD (19 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (19 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves; conveys orders to packing station or shipping department. Marks materials with identifying information....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Leesburg, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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