Material Handlers for hire in Lancaster, PA
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 Lancaster, PA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Lift Truck6%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Clark Associates
A Gift InsideADDECCO Temp agencyTime at current job
1-2 years60%2-5 years20%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lancaster, PA: $37,971 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,857 – $45,258 yearly
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Material handler MMHA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseEPA CertificationEPA Type IAerial Lift CertificationDriver's License+10 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementHACCPMaterial Handler
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationHazmatAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHazardous Material HandlingAssociate Safety Professional+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator/Material Handler
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHoisting LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+11 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse ExperiencePackingPackagingMaterial Handler II
Manheim, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningCustomer Service Order Selector / Machine Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationPallet JackCNC Router
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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, heavy lifting 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, machine operator/material handler/ forklift operator/ shipping and recieving supervisor 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 Lancaster, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 15 years of professional experience.
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