Material Handlers for hire in Newark, DE
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 Newark, DE to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Lift Truck6%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years44%6-10 years38%3-5 years10%Current company
Smithfield Foods
New Hudson FacadesAccess LaborTime at current job
2-5 years54%More than 5 years21%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $45,384 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,268 – $55,266 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DJNCIACompTIA Linux+CompTIA Server+Confidential ClearanceCCNP+28 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Lead
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMaterials HandlingReach TruckLift TruckForkliftRF ScannerForklift Operator
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handler
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
CarpentryDriver's LicenseCarpentryForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementPackagingWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingOrder PickerShipping & ReceivingForklift Operator/ Sr Material Handler
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSAPLift Truck
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for a material handler?
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: plocker, dock worker and 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 Newark, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 10 years of professional experience.
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