Material Handlers for hire in Lafayette, LA
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, LA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills7%Lift Truck7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year6%3-5 years20%6-10 years28%Current company
First Solar
Halliburton
24 hour transportationTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years36%2-5 years54%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $44,243 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $27,658 – $70,772 yearly
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Mechanics Helper
Scott, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass DChauffeur's PermitReach TruckLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment Operation+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingUpsellingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Duson, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsOverhead Crane CertificationCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsOverhead Cranes+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftHi-LoWarehouse ExperienceEnglishYard Worker/Forklift Operator
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementWarehouse ExperienceClass A CDL Driver
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLEPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aEPA Universal Certification+2 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoInventory ControlForklift Operator
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMaterials Handling
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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 34 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 a material handler?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and TWIC Card.
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, forklift operator/material handler and yard worker/forklift operator.
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, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 14 years of professional experience.
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