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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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years26%Current company
Tesla
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Amazon Warehouse
Time at current job
Less than 1 year26%1-2 years22%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 21, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $37,681 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,077 – $50,571 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationSkills
Logistics Cargo HandlingOSHALogistics ManagementInventory ManagementWarehouse Management ExperienceLift TruckDelivery Driver/Material Handler
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationSkills
Lift TruckInventory ControlInventory ManagementStraight TruckComputer OperationComputer LiteracyForklift Operator and Material Handler
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseCPRMaterials HandlingSkills
Communication SkillsMaterials HandlingOrder PickingOrder PickerRF ScannerPallet JackMaterial Handler / Forklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOSHA Safety CertificationLifting EquipmentDriver's LicenseServsafeLoadingSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingMathematical AptitudeTime ManagementForklift/Material Handler
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationJourneyman LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseRough Terrain Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsBambooAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational 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 35 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 a material handler?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
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, delivery driver/material handler and material handler / 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 Austin, TX, 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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