Material Handler Jobs in Sterling, 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 (16 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (16 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 19 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...

Materials Handler (Special Functions) Assistant Supervisor

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

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

Truck Loader Layout Nights

  • Manassas, VA (16 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manassas, VA (16 miles from Sterling, 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)....

Distribution Center Stockroom Associate

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 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....

Warehouse Driver Associate

  • Chantilly, VA (8 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (8 miles from Sterling, 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 (16 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (16 miles from Sterling, 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....

Warehouse Clerk - ATO

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day 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....

Freight Handler

  • Manassas, VA (16 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manassas, VA (16 miles from Sterling, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Sterling, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 2 days ago

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

Part Time 3rd Shift Grocery Stock Clerk

  • Brambleton, VA (4 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brambleton, VA (4 miles from Sterling, 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 (23 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brunswick, MD (23 miles from Sterling, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, 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 (15 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sudley Springs, VA (15 miles from Sterling, 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 (15 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (15 miles from Sterling, 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...

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Sterling, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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