Material Handlers for hire in Fort Wayne, IN
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 Fort Wayne, IN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Communication Skills9%Lift Truck8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Vocational or technical training4%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years38%3-5 years16%Current company
Graphic Packaging International
Multimatic Inc
Accutech machine and moldingTime at current job
2-5 years38%Less than a year31%More than 5 years19%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Wayne, IN: $37,346 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,436 – $45,824 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftManufacturingHazmatMaterial Handling Equipment OperationMachine OperationDriver's License+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeForklift Operator/Material Handler
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DRBT CertificationRegistered DietitianAssemblyHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCPI+19 moreSkills
ContractsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDrivingCrisis InterventionFirst AidAssembly Worker
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationLoad & UnloadDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoHand ToolsPower ToolsCNC Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementPress Operator/frabacator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Press OperationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationMachine Shop PressesPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMaterial Handler
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's License+9 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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 33 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, lift truck and heavy lifting.
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: forklift operator/material handler, material handler/forklift operator and forklift operator.
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 Fort Wayne, IN, 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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