Material Handlers for hire in Birmingham, AL
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 Birmingham, AL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Lift Truck
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 83%
- Vocational or technical training
- 12%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Kamtek Inc
Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
Mercedes
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,541 profiles for Material Handlers in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $41,296 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,330 – $56,225 yearly
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Inventory Technician
Irondale, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDOT Physical CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator/ order selector
Center Point, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPallet JackElectric Pallet JackLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator/Material Handler
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationDOT Physical CertificationNon-CDL Class CCertified Scrum MasterElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduct ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Replenisher
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPallet JackElectric Pallet JackMachine OperationForklift Operator/Material Handler
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLHazmatDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseHazardous Material Handling+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic Experience
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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: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and DOT Physical Certification.
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/material handler, inventory technician and forklift/crane 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 Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 12 years of professional experience.
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