Material Handlers for hire in Savannah, GA
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 Savannah, GA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years60%3-5 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
NFI Industries
ABC Supply Co
UPS
Time at current job
2-5 years80%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,146 profiles for Material Handlers in Savannah, GA
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Savannah, GA: $37,569 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,133 – $45,335 yearly
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Material Handler
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipMaterial Handler
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHi-LoLeadershipForklift Operator and Material Handler
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseElectrical LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Hi-LoOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrder Builder/Loader
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsShipping & ReceivingUnloading
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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: organizational skills, heavy lifting and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and TWIC Card.
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, warehouse associate and material handling specialist.
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 Savannah, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 9 years of professional experience.
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