Material Handlers for hire in Memphis, TN
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 Memphis, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Warehouse Experience6%Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 14,065 profiles for Material Handlers in Memphis, TN
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $38,542 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,236 – $50,809 yearly
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Material Handler
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceUnloadingLoadingMaterial Handler
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood SafetyMaterials HandlingPackingMaterial Handler
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Materials HandlingWarehouse ExperienceUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadFreightMaterial handler
West Memphis, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceDrivingMaterial handler
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DOverhead Crane CertificationCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCoiled SteelHeavy LiftingClimbingOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceMaterial Handler
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Patient Care Technician/AssistantFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRACLSForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant Experience
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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 33 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: warehouse experience, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Class D.
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 supervisor and material handler/forklift operator.
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 Memphis, TN, 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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