Material Handlers for hire in San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Tesla
Medline industries
Lam Research
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,354 profiles for Material Handlers in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $47,301 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,869 – $59,083 yearly
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Material Handler
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementPackingPackagingMaterial Handler / Warehouse
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCDL aCertified Supply Chain Professional+4 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHi-LoHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsForlift Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Act 120Life Insurance LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementProfessional EngineerDriver's LicenseCDL aCDL B+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWindowsMicrosoft WordMaterial Handler/Machine Operator
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceEnglishMachine Operation
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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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
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 2 and 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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 15 years of professional experience.
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