Material Handlers for hire in Fort Wayne, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Lift Truck7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%3-5 years10%Current company
Parker Hannifin
Sanko Gosei Technologies USAAccutech Mold & Machine, IncTime at current job
More than 5 years63%Less than a year13%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,709 profiles for Material Handlers in Fort Wayne, IN
Last updated: Oct 5, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Wayne, IN: $37,987 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,103 – $46,394 yearly
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Machine Operator/Assembler
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMaterial 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 SkillsLeadershipForklift Operator/Material Handler
New Haven, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperiencePublic SpeakingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IICertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseCPRWelding CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsShipping Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
RCP LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPilot LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoGeneral Freight TransportationMachine Operator / Material Handler
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitOSHA Safety CertificationCPIMDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+11 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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 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, machine operator/assembler and shipping 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 17 years of professional experience.
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