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 Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED98%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years14%6-10 years26%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years38%2-5 years21%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lancaster, PA: $38,045 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,784 – $45,540 yearly
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Material Handler/Machine Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Forklifts with Various AttachmentsDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationClamp TruckForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingForklifts with Various AttachmentsClamp TruckShipping & ReceivingForklift 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+10 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsFlatbedDrivingMaterial Handler/Order Selector
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsManufacturingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator,trainer,inventory,shipping,receiving
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLifting EquipmentBlueprint ReadingIndustrial EquipmentHi-LoMaterial Handling Equipment OperationForklift Operator/Material Handler
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPackingPackagingOrder 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 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a material handler?
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: forklift operator/material handler, material handler/forklift operator,trainer,inventory,shipping,receiving and machine operator/material handler.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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