Material Handlers for hire in Canton, OH
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 Canton, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 92%
- Associate's degree
- 4%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 50%
Current company
Howmet Aerospace
Rockwell Automation
Hubbell
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 71%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canton, OH: $38,799 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,695 – $52,463 yearly
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Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftReach TruckShipping & ReceivingMaterials HandlingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingShipping & ReceivingOrder PickingMaterial Handler
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationBarcode ScannersGrinder / Welder
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL BSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementGrindersMetal Grinding MachinesGrinding Machine OperationGrinding ToolsMaterial Handler
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Lifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationInventory ManagementRF ScannerMaterial handler
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
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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: 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 and material handler / forklift operator.
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 Canton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 12 years of professional experience.
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