Material Handlers for hire in Columbia, SC
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, SC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Trane Technologies
CMC
FlexTime at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,066 profiles for Material Handlers in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $39,087 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,836 – $47,990 yearly
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Material Handler / Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMaterial handler
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator/ Assembler
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationLift Truck+1 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMaterial Handler 4
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOTRLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsWarehouse/Yard Associate
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPackingPackagingShipping & ReceivingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipLoader OperationRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction Processing
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and time management.
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: material handler 4 and material handler/forklift operator/ assembler.
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, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 14 years of professional experience.
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