Material Handlers for hire in Columbia, MD
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 Columbia, MD to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Amcor
BW Papersystems
Amcor Portal StreetTime at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,972 profiles for Material Handlers in Columbia, MD
Last updated: Oct 2, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $42,912 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,999 – $54,163 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipForklift Operator/ dock coordinator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationHazmatDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+11 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsInventory Control Specialist
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationServsafe+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsReach TruckLifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handlerforklift Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDrivingMaterial Handling Equipment OperationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHoisting License+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPackingPackagingPicking & PackingMaterial Handler
Elkridge, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCleaningElectrical ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForklift
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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 33 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 material handlers?
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, material handler/forklift operator and forklift operator/ dock coordinator.
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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 7 years of professional experience.
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