Material Handlers for hire in Lafayette, IN
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 Lafayette, IN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years44%More than 10 years44%1-2 years11%Current company
Frito-Lay
Canon Business Process Services
Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, IN: $41,306 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,139 – $47,213 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsHi-LoHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaterial Handler
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CraneScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationOSHA+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationJourneyman HVACOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseHACCP CertificationHVAC Certification+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCarpentryMaterial Handler
West Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
SIDS CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportForklift Operator LANGUAGES
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsManufacturingWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftPackagingMaterial Handler
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingRF ScannerOrder PickingOrder Picker
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
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 forklift operator LANGUAGES.
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 Lafayette, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have -171 years of professional experience.
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