Material Handlers for hire in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Lift Truck
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 70%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
Current company
Geodis
GXO Logistics
Fed ex ground
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $41,877 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,739 – $55,255 yearly
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Forklift Operator and Material handler and cycle count
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperiencePackaging Associate
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Safe Work PracticesWorkplace SafetyEquipment Safety ProceduresForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's License+17 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsResearchPackage Handler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseWarehouse OperationsLogistics Cargo Handling+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsDelivery DrivingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator/Material Handler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
American Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPMPCertified Project ManagerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsParalegal 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and lift truck.
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 package handler.
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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 13 years of professional experience.
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