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 Skills
- 10%
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 80%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Caterpillar
XPO
Autozone warehouse
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 13%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 346 profiles for Material Handlers in Springfield, IL
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, IL: $36,462 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,548 – $42,142 yearly
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CNC Machine Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAChauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+17 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCNAShipping and Receiving
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAerial Lift CertificationElectric Pallet JackOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHi-LoHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHADriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCookingCustomer ServiceMaterial Handler Department Manager
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationClamp TruckForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementTrainingForklift Driver/Warehouse Worker
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperiencePackagingCustomer Service
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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, heavy lifting and time management.
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: forklift operator, key holder/sales associate and soil 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 Springfield, IL, 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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