Material Handlers for hire in Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills7%Lift Truck6%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
3-5 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Coca-Cola Consolidated, IncADIAdvanSix
Time at current job
More than 5 years43%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,341 profiles for Material Handlers in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $39,453 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,927 – $52,011 yearly
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Order Selector
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftChainsawForklift Operator/Order Selector/ material handler
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCleaningRF ScannerProduction Associate
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForklift Driver/Material Handler
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPackingPackagingWarehouse Associate / Lead in Training
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorOSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftShipping & ReceivingMaterials HandlingOrder PickingOrder PickerMaterial Handler
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseEPA Refrigeration CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHVAC System InstallationHVACPreventive MaintenanceMaintenance
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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: heavy lifting, organizational skills and lift truck.
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/material handler, forklift operator/order selector/ material handler and forklift operator/material handler/machine operator.
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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 9 years of professional experience.
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