Material Handlers for hire in Raleigh, NC
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 Raleigh, NC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Heavy Lifting9%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree15%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
BioReferenceFrito-Lay
Magnera
Time at current job
1-2 years60%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,313 profiles for Material Handlers in Raleigh, NC
Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $39,983 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,005 – $48,437 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMaterial Handler
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationTIPSElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMaterials HandlingMaterial Handler
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
HazmatOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHazardous Material HandlingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipHi-LoCommunication SkillsMaterial Handler
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
SORAScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrder PickingOrder PickerWarehouse Material Handler power jack and one year of forklift experience
Cary, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWater CertificationNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsBarbecueHeavy LiftingTime Management
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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 36 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: material handler/forklift operator, material handler II 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 Raleigh, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 13 years of professional experience.
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