Material Handler Jobs in Portage, IN

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Material handler

  • Lincoln Electric
  • Michigan City, IN (16 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Michigan City, IN (16 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 7 days ago

Location: Michigan City Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time Function: Distribution/Logistics Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Hourly 37 ( $36,103.41 - $67,049.19 ) Bonus Plan: OIP Target...

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Material Handler

  • ProLogistix
  • Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 10 hours ago

Material Handler 1st Shift Shift: 1st Shift | 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m....

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Warehouse Associate

  • Ferguson
  • South Holland, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 11 hours ago
  • South Holland, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 11 hours ago

Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages Accurately and timely receive, verify, stage and stock all incoming material....

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Forklift operator

  • Merrillville, IN (10 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Merrillville, IN (10 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 1 day ago

un Forklift operator (Merrillville, IN) 509 West 84th Drive near Broadway compensation: $200 Need a one day engagement with a certified forklift operator. We have rented a 15,000 load forklift to...

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Warehouse Driver

  • Genuine Parts Company
  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 2 days ago

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Driver operates a company vehicle to pick up and deliver local orders and equipment. This role arranges the most efficient route. The Warehouse...

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Sit Down Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Material Handler Job Description As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production and warehouse facilities....

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Material Handler

  • Aerotek
  • Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Material Handler Shift First: 7:30am - 4:00pm Location Chicago Heights Pay $18.25 Job Description As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production...

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Warehouse Associate – Reach Forklift – 1st & 2nd

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 4 days ago

• Weigh product and record information on labels/tags and in RF scanners for accurate inventory and production tracking....

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Material Handler (7pm-7am)

  • Winpak
  • South Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • South Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Join our Production Department at our Sauk Village facility as a Material Handler....

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1st Shift Warehouse Material Handler I - Hammond, IN

  • Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Warehousing and material handling experience preferred. Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment....

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Warehouse Person (Loader) - Evenings

  • Pepsico
  • Munster, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Munster, IN (17 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 5 days ago

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or...

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Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Tradebe
  • East Chicago, IN (14 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Chicago, IN (14 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Apply now " Job Req ID: 5187 Date: Dec 10, 2025 Tradebe Site: Tradebe East Chicago Location: East Chicago, IN, US, 46312 Department: Operations Business Line: Environmental Services & Global...

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Forklift Operator/Line Burner

  • Millennium Metals LLC
  • Burns Harbor, IN (7 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Burns Harbor, IN (7 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 6 days ago

un Forklift Operator/Line Burner (Burns Harbor, IN) Millennium Metals LLC compensation: $20 to $25 dollars employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Forklift Operator Safely operate...

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Non-Haz Forklift Operator - 4th Shift

  • TRADEBE
  • East Chicago, IN (14 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Chicago, IN (14 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses dedicated to creating a more sustainable planet and making a real impact on human wellbeing. In the US, we lead the way in recycling and the circular...

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Forklift Operator - Night Shift

  • XPO
  • Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (22 miles from Portage, IN)
  • 6 days ago

and non-palletized freight Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies Work in a safe, efficient...

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Demographic Data for Portage, IN

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Salary for Material Handler Jobs in Portage, IN

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Highest Education Level

Material Handlers in Portage, IN offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.4%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 Portage, IN
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%