Material Handlers for hire in Albany, NY
Find material handlers who specialize in safely moving, loading and unloading goods while operating forklifts and pallet jacks to ensure inventory accuracy and efficiency in logistics operations. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Albany, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
FedEx Freight
PepsiCo
NAPA Auto Parts
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 664 profiles for Material Handlers in Albany, NY
Last updated: Oct 20, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $45,571 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,854 – $54,860 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Order Puller
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceReach TruckHandy hands labor
Rensselaer, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOrder PickingPackage Handler
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTruck Loader
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsDrywallPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator/picker
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitAerial Lift CertificationASQC CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's License+18 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsDock Worker/Forklift Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine OperationMachiningPallet JackLift Truck
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What's the average time to fill a material handler role?
The average time to fill a material handler role is 36 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do material handlers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a material handler include: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to material handlers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to material handlers include: dock worker/forklift operator, package handler and raw material handler.
What level of education is common for a material handler?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a material handler in Albany, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 9 years of professional experience.
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