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%Heavy Lifting6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree12%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years28%6-10 years26%Current company
Schneider Electric
Aurora Organic Dairy
Beyond Meat
Time at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years21%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $45,805 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,380 – $59,304 yearly
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Powder Coat Painter
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Fall Protection CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Lift TruckConstruction PaintingAirless Paint SprayingSpray Guns (Painting, Coating and Spraying Tool)Paint SprayersIndustrial PaintingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Series 63SHRM Certified ProfessionalASE CertificationCertified Apartment ManagerDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipB2CTime ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Equipment MaintenanceWeb DevelopmentIndustrial OvensIndustrial EquipmentWeb DesignServsafe+5 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDevelopment Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCNAForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftComputer OperationLine Cook/Prep Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Wastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsShipping and Receiving
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingCPRKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsKnife Skills
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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, heavy lifting 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: material handler/forklift operator, development assistant and line cook/prep cook.
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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