Material Handlers for hire in Boise, ID
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 Boise, ID to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree14%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
BME Fire Trucks
FedEx ground
Haden beverageTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boise, ID: $40,136 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,373 – $49,760 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMaterial Handler
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Material Handler
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTower ClimbingTime ManagementForklift Operator/Material Handler
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPackingPackagingMaterial Handler
Meridian, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementX EndorsementNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderLoader/Unloader
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPower ToolsHand Tools
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting 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: forklift / boom lift operating flashlight assembler / heavy lifting, forklift operator/material handler and loader/unloader.
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 Boise, ID, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 13 years of professional experience.
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