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 Skills
- 12%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Vocational or technical training
- 10%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Owens & Minor
Siemens
The Coca-Cola Company
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $39,845 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,043 – $48,047 yearly
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Material Handler
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationTIPSElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrder Picker/Forklift Operator
Garner, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUnloadingLift TruckWarehouse worker
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHand ToolsLandscapingWarehouse 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 ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOrder PickingOrder PickerWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadership
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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, forklift operator and warehouse worker.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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