Material Handlers for hire in Jackson, MS
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 Jackson, MS to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills6%Lift Truck6%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Vocational or technical training13%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Koch Foods
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Express Employment Professionals
Time at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years40%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 959 profiles for Material Handlers in Jackson, MS
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MS: $43,213 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,550 – $57,369 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseDriver's LicenseASE Parts Specialist CertificationForklift CertificationLift Truck+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEHSForklift Operator/Material Handler
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseCLPNon-CDL Class CCDL aElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLoader OperationForklift Operator
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHi-LoOrganizational SkillsLeadershipReach TruckForklift Operator / Sit-Down Operator / Dock Worker
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Safety Compliancewharehouse worker/Receiving
Byram, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsShipping & ReceivingMaterial Handler II
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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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 36 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: 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: material handler/forklift operator, forklift operator and material handler II.
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 Jackson, MS, 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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