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 Lifting12%Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills11%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years12%6-10 years32%Current company
Little TikesAssociated Materials
Ohio Gratings, Inc
Time at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years13%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canton, OH: $39,052 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,857 – $52,849 yearly
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Labor Manager
Massillon, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10TWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceMachine OperationMachiningWelding CertificationWeldingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssemblyOrder PickingMaterial Handler
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLogisticsOrder FulfillmentOrder Picker/Fork lift Operator/Loader
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicensePallet JackElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLifting EquipmentInventory ControlInventory ManagementLift TruckForklift Operator/Shipping and Receiving Clerk
North Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardDriver's LicenseCDLOverhead Crane CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMaterial Handler/Machine Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality InspectorCertified Quality TechnicianScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationServsafeSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication Skills
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
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, forklift operator/shipping and receiving clerk and material handler/machine 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 16 years of professional experience.
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