Material Handlers for hire in Madison, WI
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 Madison, WI to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Sub ZeroGenerac Power Systems
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Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 793 profiles for Material Handlers in Madison, WI
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $43,738 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,261 – $51,340 yearly
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Warehouse lead
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMaterial Handler
Middleton, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IConfined Space CertificationCertified Pool OperatorJourneyman LicenseCIRONATE Certification+27 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMaterial handler
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperiencePicker/Packer
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafePesticide Applicator's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsDecision MakingMaterial Coordinator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipProduct ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMaterial Handler
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorOverhead Crane CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSafe Quality Food Certification+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementProduct ManagementPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational Skills
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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: 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: picker/packer 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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 16 years of professional experience.
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