Material Handlers for hire in Portland, OR
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 Portland, OR to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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2,706
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Lam Research
Daimler Truck North America
Cummins Inc
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $45,934 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,389 – $56,432 yearly
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Forklift Operator / Material Handler
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingUnloadingLoadingDock Worker/Forklift Operator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckForkliftShipping & ReceivingData CollectionForklift Operator/Material Handler
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMaterials HandlingShipping & ReceivingRF ScannerMaterial Handler
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPackingManual PackagingPackagingForklift Operator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Fedex Ship ManagerOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementRF ScannerOrder PickingForklift Driver
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingRear Loader TruckCommunication SkillsReach TruckOrder PickingOrder Picker
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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 35 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: 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, dock worker/forklift operator and forklift operator/material handler.
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 Portland, OR, 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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