Material Handlers for hire in Springfield, IL
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 Springfield, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Heavy Lifting10%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years16%3-5 years12%Current company
Caterpillar
FedEx
Bunn-O-Matic Corporation
Time at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years24%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 181 profiles for Material Handlers in Springfield, IL
Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, IL: $37,082 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,182 – $42,728 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceUnloadingLoadingMaterial Handler
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsAirport Ramp Agent
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseElectrical LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingMaterial Handler
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aNon-CDL Class CCDL BSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAssemblyMaterial Handler Department Manager
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklifts with Various AttachmentsLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementTrainingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Order ShippingOrder PickerSafe Work PracticesWorkplace SafetyMaterial Handling Equipment OperationWarehouse OperationsSkills
Lift TruckHi-LoComputer OperationReach TruckOrder PickerPallet 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 34 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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a material handler?
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: forklift operator, line cook and forklift operator/material handler.
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 Springfield, IL, 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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