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

    Heavy Lifting10%
    Organizational Skills10%
    Communication Skills9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED95%
    Bachelor's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years24%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Erlen Group
    Kraft Heinz
    CMC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year38%
    1-2 years38%
    2-5 years13%

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Material Handler: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Springfield, MO: $39,048 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $32,715$46,606 yearly

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  • Assembly Technician/ material handle

    Springfield, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationServsafeRough Terrain Forklift Certification+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-Time
  • Material Handler

    Nixa, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Passenger EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant Experience
  • Forklift Operator/Material Handler/Machine Operator

    Springfield, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForklift
  • Material Handler/Forklift Operator

    Springfield, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHiringRecruitment and Selection
  • Material Handler I (12/hr rotating shift 6:00AM to 6:30PM)

    Springfield, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DChauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementEPA CertificationPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10+11 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMaintenance
  • Material Handler

    Brookline, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceDental Terminology

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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, organizational skills and communication skills.

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/machine operator, material handler/forklift operator and material handler i (12/hr rotating shift 6:00am to 6:30pm).

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 13 years of professional experience.

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