Material Handlers for hire in Gainesville, FL
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 Gainesville, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Lift Truck7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years14%3-5 years16%6-10 years26%Current company
HT HACKNEY
Owens & Minor
Bridgestone HosePower
Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years32%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $37,860 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,964 – $40,996 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPackingWarehouse Unloader
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsNordstrom warehouse
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IICertified Pool OperatorDriver's License+15 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsFreight Handler
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CClass EElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementDrywallCarpentryWoodworkingLandscape MaintenanceKelloggs
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPackagingShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackLoader
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingRF Scanner
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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 lift truck.
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, kelloggs and warehouse unloader.
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 Gainesville, FL, 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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