Material Handlers for hire in Bloomington, IN
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 Bloomington, IN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
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Advics ManufacturingAllegion (Schlage Lock)Time at current job
Less than a year60%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 392 profiles for Material Handlers in Bloomington, IN
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bloomington, IN: $37,149 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,358 – $44,010 yearly
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manufacturing and QC inspection and material handler
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckPicker/Packer/Shipper
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsTeam SupervisionMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Ellettsville, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsBox Truck Driver
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMasonryLift TruckForkliftShop Assistant
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
UnloadingDangerous GoodsHazmatLoad & UnloadHazardous Material HandlingLoading+2 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMaterial Handler
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL CArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant 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 33 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, leadership 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 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/forklift operator, manufacturing and QC inspection and material handler and forklift operator/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 Bloomington, IN, 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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