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 Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree6%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years18%Current company
Fedex Express
ABC Supply Co
Advanced BiotechTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years4%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $46,258 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,336 – $54,399 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Material Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet JackX EndorsementPallet JackNon-CDL Class C+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMaterial Handler / Logistics Support
Astoria, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CAPMAir Brake EndorsementCDL BForklift CertificationSkills
Inventory ControlInventory ManagementLogisticsEmployee TrainingTraining & DevelopmentTrainingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
West New York, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingPallet JackMachine Operator/Material Handler
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ARRT CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Financial ConceptsMachine OperationMachiningPackagingManufacturingStockingMaterial Handler
Flushing, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Clean Driving RecordForeign Language ProficiencySpanishDriver's LicenseMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsUnloadingLoading
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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/forklift operator, machine operator/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 Brooklyn, NY, 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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