Material Handlers for hire in Asheville, NC
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 Asheville, NC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
BorgWarner
Eaton Corporation
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Asheville, NC: $38,927 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,204 – $40,729 yearly
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Material handler
Leicester, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator/Material Handler
Arden, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator /Trainer
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator/Warehouse Worker
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipMaterial Handler
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrder PickingOrder PickerMaterial handler/ PiV Operator/Team Lead
Candler, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis Skills
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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: organizational skills, heavy lifting and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: material handler/ PiV operator/team lead and forklift operator/warehouse worker.
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 Asheville, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 18 years of professional experience.
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