Entry Level Lead Material Handler Jobs
New grad lead material handler jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on warehouse work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like CEVA Logistics, Amcor, and Saint-Gobain hiring at this level now.
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As an Equipment Operator at Ulta Beauty, you will ensure the safe transport of product throughout the distribution center, making the center a model of productivity, efficiency and reliability for the greater Ulta Beauty enterprise. Machinery includes standup forklifts, order selectors, reach trucks, powered pallet jacks and dock stockers. Tasks are most typically completed through the use of an RF scanner.
You will accomplish all of these goals by:
- Operating powered industrial trucks (PIT) as listed above (will certify on equipment)
- Performing daily checks on equipment prior to operating
- Following all safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment, including: hazard recognition, housekeeping, accident and near miss reporting, proper use of all safety equipment and procedures and adherence to all safety rules
- Reporting faulty equipment, damage to company property including racks, and other safety hazards to supervisor
- Accurately picking/packing orders using established work practices
- Restocking picking bins
- Accurately sorting, counting and receiving all merchandise
- Safely moving product to and from pallet racks with powered material handling equipment
- Safely working with conveyors to accurately build pallets of cartons for shipment
- Loading/unloading trucks
- Organizing warehouse storage space effectively
- Adhering to all safety, quality and production standards
- Using a scanner to direct work (pick, pack, receive, move)
- Using hands and fingers to handle, or feel; repeatedly reaching overhead with hands and arms to accomplish tasks; using hearing to listen for safety hazards and instructions
- Safely lifting and/or moving boxes, product or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Consistently lifting, bending, standing, walking, stooping and kneeling; occasionally crouching, crawling and climbing stairs during an 8-hour or 10-hour shift and during extended overtime shifts, as needed
- Using close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception while performing warehouse functions
- Working overtime as determined by business needs during the week and/or weekends
- Following instructions quickly, safely and accurately.
- Working effectively in a team environment
- Effectively communicating and understanding basic written/oral instructions; reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules and operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals in English
- Demonstrating flexibility in daily task assignments and performing other general warehouse tasks, as assigned
Qualified candidates will be self-motivated and dependable individuals who are 18+ years of age with the ability to successfully complete training and obtain certification in the assigned area (to include specific equipment certification). Additional requirements include:
- Solid math skills, including the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide
- A high school diploma or GED; 1 year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience are preferred, but not required
- 1-2 years of experience as a certified equipment operator is ideal, but also not required
- Knowledge of RF (radio frequency) scanners and basic computer skills are preferred
- Constant exposure to loud noises
- Occasional work in high places
- Exposure to variable temperatures
- Exposure to dusty environment
- May be exposed to strong scents related to cosmetic or fragrance
- May be required to work in narrow aisles or trailers
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We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
As an Equipment Operator at Ulta Beauty, you will ensure the safe transport of product throughout the distribution center, making the center a model of productivity, efficiency and reliability for the greater Ulta Beauty enterprise. Machinery includes standup forklifts, order selectors, reach trucks, powered pallet jacks and dock stockers. Tasks are most typically completed through the use of an RF scanner.
You will accomplish all of these goals by:
- Operating powered industrial trucks (PIT) as listed above (will certify on equipment)
- Performing daily checks on equipment prior to operating
- Following all safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment, including: hazard recognition, housekeeping, accident and near miss reporting, proper use of all safety equipment and procedures and adherence to all safety rules
- Reporting faulty equipment, damage to company property including racks, and other safety hazards to supervisor
- Accurately picking/packing orders using established work practices
- Restocking picking bins
- Accurately sorting, counting and receiving all merchandise
- Safely moving product to and from pallet racks with powered material handling equipment
- Safely working with conveyors to accurately build pallets of cartons for shipment
- Loading/unloading trucks
- Organizing warehouse storage space effectively
- Adhering to all safety, quality and production standards
- Using a scanner to direct work (pick, pack, receive, move)
- Using hands and fingers to handle, or feel; repeatedly reaching overhead with hands and arms to accomplish tasks; using hearing to listen for safety hazards and instructions
- Safely lifting and/or moving boxes, product or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Consistently lifting, bending, standing, walking, stooping and kneeling; occasionally crouching, crawling and climbing stairs during an 8-hour or 10-hour shift and during extended overtime shifts, as needed
- Using close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception while performing warehouse functions
- Working overtime as determined by business needs during the week and/or weekends
- Following instructions quickly, safely and accurately.
- Working effectively in a team environment
- Effectively communicating and understanding basic written/oral instructions; reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules and operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals in English
- Demonstrating flexibility in daily task assignments and performing other general warehouse tasks, as assigned
Qualified candidates will be self-motivated and dependable individuals who are 18+ years of age with the ability to successfully complete training and obtain certification in the assigned area (to include specific equipment certification). Additional requirements include:
- Solid math skills, including the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide
- A high school diploma or GED; 1 year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience are preferred, but not required
- 1-2 years of experience as a certified equipment operator is ideal, but also not required
- Knowledge of RF (radio frequency) scanners and basic computer skills are preferred
- Constant exposure to loud noises
- Occasional work in high places
- Exposure to variable temperatures
- Exposure to dusty environment
- May be exposed to strong scents related to cosmetic or fragrance
- May be required to work in narrow aisles or trailers
About:
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Entry Level Lead Material Handler Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead material handler job?
Start by highlighting any hands-on experience with inventory, shipping, receiving, or forklift operation, even from internships, part-time work, or vocational training. Employers at this level look for candidates who can follow safety protocols, work in a team, and stay organized under pressure. Certifications like OSHA 10 or forklift operator training give entry level applicants a real edge over other new grad candidates.
Which companies hire entry level lead material handlers?
Companies hiring entry level lead material handlers right now include CEVA Logistics, Amcor, and Saint-Gobain, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from distribution centers, manufacturers, and large retailers that run high-volume warehouse operations and regularly bring on junior candidates to train into lead roles.
Are there remote entry level lead material handler jobs?
Yes, though most positions in this field are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level lead material handler openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in coordination or logistics support functions rather than hands-on floor roles. Candidates open to on-site work will find significantly more opportunities at the entry level.
Are these new grad lead material handler jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior lead material handler roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or values a portfolio of relevant certifications and training over tenure. If a listing mentions on-the-job training, it is almost always open to new grad candidates.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead material handlers?
Entry Level lead material handler roles concentrate in Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they run large-scale receiving, storage, and fulfillment operations that depend on junior staff who can grow into supervisory material handling responsibilities over time.