Material Handlers for hire in Boston, MA
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 Boston, MA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years16%6-10 years32%Current company
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years16%2-5 years56%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $52,325 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,447 – $69,407 yearly
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Material Handler/Machine Operator
Revere, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafe+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportManagementFood Service ExperienceFood Service ManagementForklift Operator/Warehouse
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationHoisting License+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMaterial Handler
Lynn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
EKG CertificationCertified EKG Technician (CET)EKGHeart Rate MonitoringOb/GynSpecimen Collection Processing+26 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMaterial Handler
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMaterial handler/Group Leader
Lynn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsEnglishWarehouse ExperienceTeam Leader
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLift Truck
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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 34 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: organizational skills, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a material handler?
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/machine operator, forklift operator/warehouse associate and forklift operator/warehouse.
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 Boston, MA, 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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