Material Handlers for hire in Gainesville, GA
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, GA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree6%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Fox Factory
Ace Hardware
Amazon Warehouse
Time at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years17%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 17, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, GA: $43,541 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,854 – $63,503 yearly
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Quality assurance
Oakwood, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementInventory ManagementMachine Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
HazmatASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingFall Protection CertificationHACCP Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine OperationForklift Operator/Material Handler
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIITanker EndorsementPharmacy Technician CertificationConfined Space CertificationHazmatPERC Card+32 moreSkills
Just-In-TimeWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsFreight Handler
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDL CCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrder PickingOrder PickerForklift Operator and Material Handler
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSecret ClearanceSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLoss PreventionSocial WorkWarehouse ExperienceShipping and Receiving
Oakwood, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceBasic MathLift TruckForkliftData Entry
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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, time management 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 Non-CDL Class C.
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, quality assurance and forklift operator/material handler.
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, GA, 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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