Material Handlers for hire in Austin, TX
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 Austin, TX to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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2,678
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Lift Truck
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 87%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 4%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Tesla
Applied Materials
American Airlines
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 100%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,678 profiles for Material Handlers in Austin, TX
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $38,753 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,046 – $51,704 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Forlift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLift TruckMaterial Handler
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrder PickingMaterial Handler
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftReach TruckPallet JackElectric Pallet JackAmazon Warehouse Associate
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanishDelivery Driver/Material Handler
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOSHA Safety CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Lift TruckInventory ControlInventory ManagementComputer OperationComputer LiteracyQuality InspectionForklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Hi-LoHand ToolsDelivery DrivingLift TruckReceiving ShipmentsStock Receiving
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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 lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to material handlers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to material handlers include: forklift operator, warehouse associate/forklift operator/ shiping and reciver/ material handler and delivery driver/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 Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 10 years of professional experience.
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