Material Handlers for hire in Springfield, MO
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, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Kraft Heinz
CMC
Timken
Time at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years29%2-5 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $39,478 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,739 – $47,605 yearly
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Material Handler
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
F EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseRNLicensed Practical NurseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckShipping
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationCarpentryNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPlumbing Apprentice License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduction Worker
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementManufacturingAssembly Technician/ material handle
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
HazmatAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingFall Protection CertificationServsafe+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHi-LoAnalysis SkillsShipping/Forklift Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftChild Development Associate CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler I
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DTanker EndorsementEPA CertificationPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMicrometerCAM Software
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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 heavy lifting.
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: production worker, material handler 2 and shipping/forklift 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, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 11 years of professional experience.
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