Material Handlers for hire in Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, WI to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
Blast Cleaning Technologies
Eaton
Sonoco
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,317 profiles for Material Handlers in Milwaukee, WI
Last updated: Oct 3, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $44,384 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,675 – $53,713 yearly
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Material Handler
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator/Machine Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handler/Saw Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInventory ControlInventory ManagementMaterial Handler II
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingRF ScannerMaterials HandlingOrder PickingMaterial Handler
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipMolding (Production Process)Lift TruckForkliftQuality AssuranceMaterial Handler/Receiver
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementComputer OperationCustomer Service
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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 II, forklift operator/material handler and material handler/saw 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 Milwaukee, WI, 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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