Material Handlers for hire in Columbia, MO
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, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years34%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years15%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 383 profiles for Material Handlers in Columbia, MO
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $46,560 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,251 – $59,801 yearly
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Logistics Associate
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementDatabase SystemsMaterial Handler/Sideloader Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DTrade SchoolPlumbingSkid Steer LoaderDriver's LicenseCDL a+4 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Series 63SHRM Certified ProfessionalASE CertificationCertified Apartment ManagerDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipB2CTime ManagementFreight Flow Associate
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMaterials HandlingInventory ControlInventory ManagementProduction Worker
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceWarehouse Packer/Picker
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPackingAssemblyPackagingManufacturingInterpreting Technical Drawings
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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 34 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, time management 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: production worker, material handler/forklift operator and crew leader/driver.
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, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 12 years of professional experience.
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