Material Handlers for hire in Lexington, KY
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 Lexington, KY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 85%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Penske logistics
Schneider Electric
Bosch
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 60%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,023 profiles for Material Handlers in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $32,935 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $26,251 – $41,322 yearly
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Material Handler/Machine Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
OTRHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationHoisting LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Hi-LoHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMaterial Processor / Forklift Operator
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Warehouse
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperiencePacking
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
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: material handler/forklift operator, machine operator/material handler and forklift 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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 12 years of professional experience.
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