Material Handlers for hire in Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years29%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $45,883 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,302 – $54,965 yearly
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Shipping clerk/Material Handler
North Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationClass DTeaching CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHACCP CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceWarehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aRough Terrain Forklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCarpentryMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Food Safety CertificationASQC CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsMathematical AptitudeProduction Operator/Material Handler
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardAEDChild Development Associate CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceHTTPSCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceMaterial Handler
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOracle Transportation Management
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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 35 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 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/forklift operator, shipping clerk/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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 8 years of professional experience.
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