Material Handlers for hire in Chicago, IL
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 Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Heavy Lifting11%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years32%Current company
Alro Steel
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Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years23%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $46,382 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,284 – $62,748 yearly
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Material Handler / Shipping & Receiving
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorTABC CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsICH Q7Analysis SkillsLeadershipMaterial Handler/Forklift operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMaterial handler
Cicero, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsBilingualForklift Operator and Material Handler
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Customer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTypingSkills
LeadershipShipping & ReceivingPackagingReceiving ShipmentsWarehouse OperationsOrder PickingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingHVAC CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHazard MitigationWarehouse ExperienceRF ScannerMaterial Handler, Forklift Operator, Inspector Packer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSanitizing SurfacesSanitationCleaning
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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: heavy lifting, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a material handler?
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, material handler/forklift operator and material handler, forklift operator, inspector packer.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 19 years of professional experience.
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