Material Handlers for hire in Rochester, NY
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 Rochester, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $44,020 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,834 – $52,607 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Shipping/Receiving/Material Handler/ non- process
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsOverhead Crane CertificationCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsBridge Crane Operation+5 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMaterial Handler
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrder PickingOrder PickerShipping and Receiving Inventory Clerk
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL BCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportForklift Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator/Material Handler
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsEHSTime ManagementLeadershipPublic Speaking
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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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and OSHA 10.
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, machine operator/material handler and inventory specialist/forklift 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 Rochester, NY, 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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