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
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years30%6-10 years18%Current company
Madison-Kipp CorporationA First Choice Staffing ServiceAmazon
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years15%2-5 years56%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $43,859 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,197 – $51,714 yearly
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Forklift Driver/Material Handler
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLean Six Sigma CertificationAerial Lift CertificationCertified Pool OperatorCertified Supply Chain Professional+23 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPharmacy Technician ExperienceWarehouse lead
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training Undergone+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMachine Operator/Mixer Packaging sanitation
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCRCSTCertified Recovery Specialist+7 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMaterial Handler
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CNCLaser CuttingCNC Laser CuttingCNC Laser CutterForklift CertificationLaser CuttersSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMathTraining & DevelopmentForklift Driver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsOverhead Crane CertificationCraneCrane Hoisting OperationsOverhead CranesSkills
Organizational SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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: material handler/forklift operator, WORK HISTORY shipping material handler and machine operator/mixer packaging sanitation.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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