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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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%6-10 years10%Current company
O'reilly's Distribution Center
Teleflex
UPS
Time at current job
2-5 years80%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $53,023 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,925 – $68,699 yearly
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Material Handler
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Warehouse
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationHoisting License+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipRotomold Operator
Waltham, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationHoisting LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipMaterial Handler
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDOT Physical CertificationHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHi-LoAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementInventory Specialist
Woburn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicensePallet JackMaterials Handling+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftInventory ControlInventory ManagementMaterial Handler/Receiver
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadRF Scanner
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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 operator/material handler, material handler/receiver 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 15 years of professional experience.
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