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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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Ross distribution center
Sherwin-Williams
CorningTime at current job
1-2 years57%2-5 years29%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $38,705 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,609 – $47,393 yearly
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Material Handler
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ARRT (MR) CertificationGuard CardARRT CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMaterial Handler / Equipment Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationHazmatOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseHazardous Material Handling+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsForklift Operator and Material Handler
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOTRCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForklift Operator/Material Handler
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMaterial Handler
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Product ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingLeadershipMaterial Handler
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor Experience
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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/material handler 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 Charlotte, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 9 years of professional experience.
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