Material Handlers for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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 Los Angeles, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Tesla
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years25%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $48,369 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,146 – $64,725 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Bell Gardens, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationScissor Lift CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMaterials HandlingWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseConfidential ClearanceServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipStockingForklift Operator and Material Handler
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingForklifts with Various AttachmentsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPackingPackagingOrder PickingMaterial Handler
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsGuest ServicesSalesSchedule Management
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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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Food Handler 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 and forklift operator and 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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 7 years of professional experience.
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