Material Handlers for hire in Omaha, NE
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 Omaha, NE to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
GXO Logistics
FedEx Freight
ADM
Time at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,261 profiles for Material Handlers in Omaha, NE
Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $47,400 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,081 – $62,269 yearly
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UPS Package Handler
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
AEDOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10CPR+4 moreSkills
Mathematical AptitudeWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Bellevue, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationFood Safety CertificationEPA Type IAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementFedex Ship ManagerWarehouse Material Handler
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationEPA Type IIF EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsFedex Ship ManagerTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsRF ScannerMaterial Handler
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipGrain Elevator Operator/forklift operator
Bellevue, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorHazmatDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementHazardous Material HandlingNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementService Technician 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: 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: material handler/forklift operator, order picker and warehouse manager.
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 Omaha, NE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 15 years of professional experience.
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