Material Handlers for hire in Springfield, MA
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, MA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years16%6-10 years24%Current company
The Coca-Cola Company
Callaway Golf
ABC Supply Co
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years12%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MA: $58,483 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,382 – $66,566 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationHoisting LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceShipping and Receiving Clerk
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
PackingPackagingPicking & PackingWarehouse OperationsUnloadingLoadingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDrivingFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseMilitaryElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsVan DriverVan HandlingVan DrivingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Agawam, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLift TruckMaterial Handler
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCNASecret ClearanceForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationBLSSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMachiningMaterials HandlingShipping & ReceivingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOTRCommunication SkillsBilingual
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and time management.
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/material handler, material handler/forklift operator 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 Springfield, MA, 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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