Material Handler Jobs in Virginia Beach, 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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Warehouse Worker 1 General Laborer - Coca-Cola

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 13 hours ago

Ability to operate a manual / powered pallet jack or lift product.? Demonstrated attention to detail.? Forklift certification is a plus....

Warehouse Worker 2nd Shift

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Enhance your skills in material handling and logistics....

Forklift Operator (SCW III)

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operate the forklift to load and unload containers from local delivery and inter-franchise drivers, new container inventory, repositioning and customer...

Warehouse Specialist

  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Portsmouth : 1342 Court Street ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the...

Warehouse Associate

  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Warehouse Associate Location: Portsmouth, VA Timings: 10:00AM - 06:30 PM Bonuses $450 net at 60 days 0 attendance issues Day 1 No more than 2 attendance or performance issues Day 1-Day 60 $450 net...

Warehouse Specialist

  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago

&packing,supply chainforecasting, andinventory management. experience withERP systems(e.g....

Warehouse Order Selector

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Active, physical role that includes operating an electric pallet jack, and/or forklift Organizing and palletizing product to build customer orders Other duties as assigned....

Warehouse Order Selector - Now Hiring

  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Active, physical role that includes operating an electric pallet jack, and/or forklift Organizing and palletizing product to build customer orders Other duties as assigned....

Part Time 3rd Shift Grocery Stock Clerk

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 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...

Forklift Operator - Overnight

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Warehouse Worker

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Knowledge and experience operating material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklift, and safety regulations....

Order Picker

  • Virginia Beach, VA (3 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (3 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary The Order Picker is responsible for efficiently and accurately picking products from warehouse shelves to fulfill customer orders and internal work orders. Primary Duties Accurately...

Overnight Stock Clerk Part Time

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 4 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Yard Driver, CDL A

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Must be able to push and pull loaded pallets and carts weighing up to 2,700 pounds. The employee is required to sit up to eleven hours per day and climb in and out of tractor and trailer often....

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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