Material Handlers for hire in Sacramento, CA
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 Sacramento, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
FedEx
McKesson
Axalta
Time at current job
1-2 years43%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,564 profiles for Material Handlers in Sacramento, CA
Last updated: Oct 20, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $45,898 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,613 – $59,152 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMaterials HandlingLift TruckDockworker
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForklift Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10ServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectrical LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperiencePrintingConstruction ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckForkliftUnloadingLoadingWarehouse Material Handler
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPallet JackOrder 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 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 communication skills.
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 and material handler box sorter.
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 Sacramento, CA, 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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