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 Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years16%Current company
Owens & Minor
ANCORPDollar General
Time at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years32%2-5 years14%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 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/Material Handler
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMaterial handler
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsFrieght Handler
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPallet JackLift TruckOrder Picker
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationCosmetology LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWeldingShipping & ReceivingFabricationStick WeldingMaterial Specialist
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePallet JackLogistics/Recycler
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLogisticsWarehouse 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 35 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 organizational skills.
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, order picker and logistics/recycler.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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