Material Handlers for hire in Houston, TX
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 Houston, TX to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills8%Lift Truck6%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree17%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
Advanced Auto DistributionAdvanced Containment Systems inc (ACSI)AMAZON
Time at current job
More than 5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,257 profiles for Material Handlers in Houston, TX
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $38,696 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,901 – $48,457 yearly
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Material Handler / Quality Control
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Reach TruckDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingEHSLeadershipMaterial Handler safety captain
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeTime ManagementMaterial Handler
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingRF ScannerReach TruckForklift Operator/Material Handler
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Inspection LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPallet JackElectric Pallet JackForklift Operator/Material Handler
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCoiled SteelOrganizational SkillsInventory Control
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
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/material handler, forklift operator/material handler/warehouse and material handler / outbound shipping.
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 Houston, TX, 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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