Material Handlers for hire in Charlotte, NC
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 Charlotte, NC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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5,067
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 90%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
- Associate's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Collins Aerospace
Parker Hannifin
Campbell's
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 67%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,067 profiles for Material Handlers in Charlotte, NC
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $38,749 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,716 – $47,343 yearly
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Material Handler
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckCycle counter/Material Handler/ Crane operator Production Technician/Lead Man
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerCrane Lifting OperationsConfined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationCrane OperationCrane Hoisting Operations+25 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDLScissor Lift Certification+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHi-LoForklift Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMaterials HandlingInventory ControlBlock Cuber/materials Handler
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class COSHAForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft PowerpointForklift Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProduction ManagementOrder PickingOrder Picker
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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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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, cycle counter/material handler/ crane operator production technician/lead man and forklift, high, reach 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 Charlotte, NC, 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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