Material Handlers for hire in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree6%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years14%3-5 years18%6-10 years24%Current company
Impact Beverage
Jabil
Storopack
Time at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years13%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $41,996 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,705 – $49,396 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Electrical RepairTanker EndorsementDoor HangingFacilities Corrective MaintenanceInterior Fit-Out CarpentryFacilities Routine MaintenanceSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMaterials HandlingShipping & ReceivingLogisticsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMaterial Handler
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckCustomer ServiceMaterial Handling Equipment OperationWarehouse OperationsDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBucket OperationBoom LiftCherry PickerBucket TruckMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator Lead
Florence, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Reach TruckDriver's LicenseClamp TruckForklift CertificationCherry PickerSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingForklift Operations
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLifting EquipmentLift TruckMaterial Handler
Covington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Clean Driving RecordCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPackingPackagingPicking & Packing
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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, 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: forklift operator/material handler, machine operator/material handler and forklift operator/material handler/order puller /picker.
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 Cincinnati, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 10 years of professional experience.
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