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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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Lift Truck
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 86%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Home Depot
ABC Supply Company
DHL Supply chain
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,165 profiles for Material Handlers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $44,216 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,292 – $53,870 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
USPS Mail Carrier
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator/Material Handler
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardHazmatDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Hazardous Material HandlingAir Brake Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoMaterials HandlingInventory ControlMaterial Handling Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOSHALift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSchedule ManagementComputer OperationComputer LiteracyMaterial Handler I - 1st Shift
Cicero, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrder PickingOrder PickerPackaging
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and lift truck.
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, forklift operator and laborer - dock material handler.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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