Material Handlers for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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 Albuquerque, NM to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 40%
Current company
Builders FirstSource
ABB
Savers
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 751 profiles for Material Handlers in Albuquerque, NM
Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $39,868 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,101 – $51,106 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Certified Supply Chain ProfessionalElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Associate
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklifts with Various AttachmentsReach TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseClamp Truck+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCleaningElectric Pallet Jack Driver
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationHazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingCPRForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingWarehouse Associate/ Material Handler
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMaterial Handler
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationJourneyman PlumberDriver's LicenseElectrical LicenseCDL a+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceForklift Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL BElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRear Loader TruckEnglish
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to material handlers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to material handlers include: material handler/forklift operator, warehouse associate/ material handler and forklift operator.
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 Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 14 years of professional experience.
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