Material Handlers for hire in Denver, CO
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 Denver, CO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years22%6-10 years20%Current company
Sphere RenewablesArizona TileBall Corporation
Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years39%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $46,100 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,764 – $56,277 yearly
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Material Handler
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet JackCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipMaterial Handler
Thornton, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Residential WiremanWireman LicenseOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10TIPSDriver's LicenseFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCoiled SteelAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMaterial Handler
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10EPA Refrigeration CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementJust-In-TimeCommunication SkillsOrder PickingOrder PickerMaterial handler / forklift operator/order puller
Lakewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipService Technician 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 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a material handler?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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, shipping lead/material handler and material handler / forklift operator/order puller.
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 Denver, CO, 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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