Material Handlers for hire in St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills9%
    Communication Skills7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED85%
    Bachelor's degree9%
    Associate's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years40%
    3-5 years30%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    FedEx
    Republic Services
    Tyson Foods
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years60%
    1-2 years20%
    More than 5 years20%

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Last updated: Oct 6, 2026

Material Handler: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $44,515 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $35,021 – $56,582 yearly

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  • Forklift Operator/Material Handler

    East Saint Louis, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Forklift Operator/Material Handler

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Patient Care Technician/AssistantFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+5 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic Experience
  • Material Handler

    East Saint Louis, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DDriver's LicenseCDL aClass E

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLogistics Cargo HandlingReceived Goods Storage
  • Material Handler/Forklift Operator

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementComputer ScienceMaterials HandlingValet Driving
  • Forklift Operator/Material Handler

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementHazmatDoubles/Triples EndorsementHazardous Material HandlingTWIC CardMSHA Certification+8 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOutdoor Work ExperiencePackaging
  • Material Handler

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseTraining

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSAPMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareLift Truck

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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 33 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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.

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/material handler, material handler/forklift operator and manufacturing team member / 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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a material handler?

Most material handlers have 10 years of professional experience.

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