Material Handlers for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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 Phoenix, AZ to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Lift Truck8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree19%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years18%6-10 years26%Current company
Lucid Motors
Honeywell Aerospace
Tesla
Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years31%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $41,526 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,989 – $50,733 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardIPC 610First Aid CertificationIPC-610 CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingInventory ControlInventory ManagementMaterial Handler
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperiencePackingMaterial Handler / production operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLift TruckMaterial Handler/Shipping Clerk
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLift TruckForklift Operator/Material Handler
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Doubles/Triples EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationClamp TruckForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrder picker
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerReach TruckForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationOrder PickingSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingOrder PickerLift TruckForklift
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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, lift truck and organizational skills.
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: forklift operator/material handler, material handler / production operator and fulfillment specialist.
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 Phoenix, AZ, 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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