Material Handlers for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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 Brooklyn, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Vocational or technical training8%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
FedEx
Lo'real
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,427 profiles for Material Handlers in Brooklyn, NY
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $45,534 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,362 – $52,674 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
West New York, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHi-LoHeavy LiftingPallet JackForklift Operator/Material Handler
Union City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackLift TruckWarehouse Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Manhattan, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Reach TruckDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHi-LoChildcareBabysittingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Phone Call ManagementIT Experience Within EducationDrug StockingRoutine Maintenance ProjectsMedical SchedulingSterilization+100 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceMaterial Handler / Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementForklift CertificationLift 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 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 operator/material handler, material handler 2 and logistics clerk / freight 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 Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 18 years of professional experience.
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