Material Handlers for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Vocational or technical training10%Master's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Amcor
Boise Cascade
BW Papersystems
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,978 profiles for Material Handlers in Columbia, MD
Last updated: Oct 12, 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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Warehouse team lead/planner/material handler
Catonsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMaterials HandlingMaterial 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+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipPharmaceutical Material Handler / Equipment Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
HazmatReach TruckOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Hazardous Material HandlingFall Protection Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
HazmatAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Fall Protection Certification+12 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsShipping material handler / forklift operator
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingFire Safety CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsManagementPallet JackMaterials HandlingMaterial Handler
Bowie, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementSalesWarehouse 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, communication skills and organizational 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: material handler/forklift operator, forklift operator/material handler and pharmaceutical material handler / equipment 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 Columbia, MD, 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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