Material Handlers for hire in Seattle, WA
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 Seattle, WA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Goodwill18th St logisticsAerotek/Karmen Space & DefenseTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $49,400 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,520 – $58,973 yearly
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Order Selector
Redmond, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Quality TechnicianASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaterial Handler II/ Clerical
Renton, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerReach TruckDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMaterial Handler
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingMaterial Handler
Everett, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsVehicle SpottingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Worker
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceShipping & Receiving
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to material handlers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to material handlers include: CNC operator/sawyer/material handler lead, forklift operator/material handler and warehouse worker.
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 Seattle, WA, 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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