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Material Handler jobs are open across warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics, from entry-level to lead and supervisor, with specializations in forklift operation, hazardous materials handling, and inventory control. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Clean Harbors Weymouth, Ma is looking for a Material Handler to join their safety conscious team! This position will be responsible for the repairs and preventative maintenance of all company owned fleet.
Second Shift: 12 pm- 8 pm
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Opportunity for increase after 90 days!!!
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Access to company paid OEM certifications and trainings!
- Generous paid time off!
- Company paid training!
- Tuition reimbursement!
- Company provided uniforms and PPE!
- State of the art facilities, technology, and tooling
Speak with a recruiter today to learn more!!
- Maintaining inventory and tracking material movement
- Issuing materials to contractors and project personnel
- Organizing warehouse storage and laydown areas
- Tracking critical and long-lead materials to ensure availability when needed
- Coordinating deliveries, staging, and material movement
- Maintaining records for received, issued, returned, and surplus materials
- Supporting proper storage and preservation of equipment and materials
- Identifying and resolving material shortages, damage, or discrepancies
- Supporting project and contractor teams with material-related needs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse.
- Responsible for drum, tote, and bin management, including unloading, organizing, documenting, and processing
- Inventory control - maintain and report designated minimum and maximum inventory levels designated assets stored within the warehouse
- Shipping and receiving - receive, inspect, organize, and distribute inbounds goods, report shortages and damage immediately
- Prepare and load outbound shipments
- Lift heavy items and operate a forklift
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Ability to work individually and with a team.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Computer savvy, Excel and other Microsoft programs, online inventory and receiving system, etc.
- Experience flatbed driver non-CDL Commercial DOT certification, medical card required after being hired
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to operate company truck/trailer combination vehicle.
What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?
- High School diploma or equivalent required;
- Must be 18 years or older;
- 1+ Years of related experience;
- Ability to operate a forklift is preferred (Not Required);
- Strong experience of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Team and Word);
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds;
Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint.
PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.â„¢
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Clean Harbors Weymouth, Ma is looking for a Material Handler to join their safety conscious team! This position will be responsible for the repairs and preventative maintenance of all company owned fleet.
Second Shift: 12 pm- 8 pm
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Opportunity for increase after 90 days!!!
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Access to company paid OEM certifications and trainings!
- Generous paid time off!
- Company paid training!
- Tuition reimbursement!
- Company provided uniforms and PPE!
- State of the art facilities, technology, and tooling
Speak with a recruiter today to learn more!!
- Maintaining inventory and tracking material movement
- Issuing materials to contractors and project personnel
- Organizing warehouse storage and laydown areas
- Tracking critical and long-lead materials to ensure availability when needed
- Coordinating deliveries, staging, and material movement
- Maintaining records for received, issued, returned, and surplus materials
- Supporting proper storage and preservation of equipment and materials
- Identifying and resolving material shortages, damage, or discrepancies
- Supporting project and contractor teams with material-related needs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse.
- Responsible for drum, tote, and bin management, including unloading, organizing, documenting, and processing
- Inventory control - maintain and report designated minimum and maximum inventory levels designated assets stored within the warehouse
- Shipping and receiving - receive, inspect, organize, and distribute inbounds goods, report shortages and damage immediately
- Prepare and load outbound shipments
- Lift heavy items and operate a forklift
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Ability to work individually and with a team.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Computer savvy, Excel and other Microsoft programs, online inventory and receiving system, etc.
- Experience flatbed driver non-CDL Commercial DOT certification, medical card required after being hired
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to operate company truck/trailer combination vehicle.
What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?
- High School diploma or equivalent required;
- Must be 18 years or older;
- 1+ Years of related experience;
- Ability to operate a forklift is preferred (Not Required);
- Strong experience of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Team and Word);
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds;
Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint.
PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.â„¢
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Who's Hiring
- Ryder System66
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Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in material handler jobs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift
- Forklift or powered industrial truck certification or willingness to certify
- Experience with warehouse management systems or RF scanner technology
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Familiarity with inventory control procedures and cycle counting
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification or completion within a specified onboarding period
Tips for Your Material Handler Job Search
List every equipment certification you hold
Forklift operator cards, OSHA 10, and reach truck certifications belong in a dedicated section near the top of your resume. Hiring managers scan for these first, and leaving them buried in a work history paragraph costs you interviews.
Quantify your throughput and accuracy numbers
Instead of writing 'picked and packed orders,' write 'picked up to 400 units per shift with less than one percent error rate.' Specific volume and accuracy figures tell employers exactly what pace you can sustain from day one.
Filter openings by shift before you apply
Material handler roles are posted across first, second, and overnight shifts, and accepting the wrong one damages your retention history. Read each listing for shift details and confirm the hours before submitting an application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists material handler openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a walk-through physical assessment
Many facilities ask candidates to demonstrate lifting technique, pallet jack operation, or scanner use before or during the interview. Arrive ready to move, wear closed-toe shoes, and treat the floor walkthrough as seriously as the sit-down conversation.
Negotiate start date using competing offers
High-volume distribution centers often have overlapping openings, which gives you real leverage if you have more than one offer. A confirmed competing offer letter lets you ask for a better shift assignment or a faster wage review date without awkwardness.
Material Handler Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most material handlers?
Ryder System, FedEx, and Graybar are hiring the most material handlers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to spike ahead of peak seasons, so listings in those states turn over quickly.
How many material handler jobs are remote?
About 3% of material handler openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most of the role requires physical presence on a warehouse or production floor. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are quality documentation, inventory auditing, and scheduling coordination roles that sit adjacent to traditional material handling.
How do you become a material handler?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then take an OSHA 10 forklift safety course and a powered industrial truck certification at a local community college or employer-sponsored program. Apply to entry-level warehouse associate or stockroom roles to build hands-on experience with RF scanners, pick-and-pack workflows, and inventory systems. Most facilities promote from within once you demonstrate consistent throughput and accuracy.
Can you get hired as a material handler with no experience?
Yes, many distribution centers and manufacturing facilities hire material handlers with no prior warehouse experience, particularly for overnight and weekend shifts that are harder to fill. Completing a forklift certification course before applying puts you ahead of other entry-level candidates. Emphasize physical stamina, reliability, and any background involving repetitive manual tasks such as construction labor, moving services, or stockroom work.
What does the material handler interview process look like?
Most material handler interviews begin with a brief phone screen to confirm availability, shift preference, and lifting capacity. An in-person visit follows, which typically includes a facility tour, a sit-down conversation about your experience with equipment and inventory systems, and sometimes a practical demonstration of pallet jack or forklift operation. Background checks and drug screenings are standard before an offer is finalized.
Where can I find and apply to material handler jobs?
You can find and apply to material handler jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your preferred shift, location, and equipment experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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