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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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Bachelor's degree8%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years22%6-10 years28%Current company
McKesson
Odw
Victoria's Secret
Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years21%2-5 years54%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $41,330 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,536 – $54,164 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Forklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Bucket OperationBoom LiftBucket TruckFood Service ExperienceManufacturing Company ExperiencePackingMaterial Handler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationReach TruckOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsBilingualForklift Driver/Material Handler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOracle Transportation ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator - Inventory Cycle Counts
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorCertified Quality TechnicianOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMaterial Handler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementEquipment material handling, forklift driver, load and unload trucks
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourLPNMotorcycle LicenseForklift CertificationBLS+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadership
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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 time management.
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: equipment material handling, forklift driver, load and unload trucks, material handler / forklift operator and forklift operator/material 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 11 years of professional experience.
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