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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

Material Handler

3M Newark, DE On-site full-time

Salary

$24.61 per hour

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Description

We are seeking a Material Handler to work at our 3M plant site in Newark, DE. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for safely operating industrial vehicles, receiving and moving materials, verifying shipping information, and performing inventory activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate industrial vehicles, such as forklifts and other material-handling equipment
  • Receive, move, pick, stage, and prepare materials for production and outbound shipments
  • Verify materials, quantities, packaging, labeling, and shipping information
  • Perform shipping and receiving activities, including identifying and reporting material or inventory discrepancies
  • Use SAP, barcode scanners, and other inventory systems to record and track material movement
  • Complete routine inventory activities, including cycle counts
  • Inspect trailers and material-handling equipment to ensure they meet established safety and operational requirements
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Support production through material sequencing and other material-handling activities
  • Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities
  • Cross-train in additional material-handling functions

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 6 months of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, shipping/receiving, or material handling environment
  • Experience operating powered industrial vehicles
  • Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience using SAP, Acura 2 warehouse management systems, barcode scanners, or other inventory tracking systems
  • Experience with cycle counting, inventory accuracy, shipping/receiving, and customer-specific labeling requirements
  • Experience working in a 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement environment

Benefits:

  • Starting rate: $24.61 + shift differential + $1.00 for 2nd shift
  • New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
  • Health, vision, and dental start day one
  • Employee stock discount
  • 401K Match of 5%

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Acura 2 warehouse management systems
  • Cycle counting
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Lean Manufacturing

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/US-Delaware-Newark/Material-Handler_R01171517

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