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 Lifting8%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Sanmina
ABC Manufacturing CompanyTime at current job
Less than a year75%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,355 profiles for Material Handlers in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $47,622 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,530 – $60,428 yearly
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Forklift Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSpanishMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementPackingPackagingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBrake RepairLift TruckForkliftMaterial Specialist
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLatte ArtFedex Ship ManagerMaterial Handler/Driver
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSecurityLoss PreventionFood Service ExperienceMaterial coordinator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOrder PickingOrder PickerSAPPallet Jack
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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: 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 coordinator.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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