Material Handlers for hire in Sarasota, FL
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 Sarasota, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills6%Lift Truck6%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
Pierce Manufacturing
Tropicana Brands Group
Gulfeagle supply
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 541 profiles for Material Handlers in Sarasota, FL
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $38,034 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,689 – $45,650 yearly
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Material Handler
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMaterial Specialist III
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDLean Six Sigma Yellow BeltAerial Lift CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsQuality AuditsPackagingDriver /mover/warehouse/shipping/production/assembly
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceLumper/Forklift Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceDishwasher and Prep Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipToolroom ExperienceForklift CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMaterial Handler
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLCDL CAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCDL B+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCash RegisterCash Register OperationsExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Disabilities
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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 lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: receiving clerk/forklift operator, forklift operator/material handler and lumper/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 Sarasota, FL, 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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