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
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Time at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,424 profiles for Material Handlers in St. Louis, MO
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 CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Patient Care Technician/AssistantFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceMaterial Handler
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseCDL aClass ESkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLogistics Cargo HandlingReceived Goods StorageMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementComputer ScienceMaterials HandlingValet DrivingForklift Operator/Material Handler
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementHazmatDoubles/Triples EndorsementHazardous Material HandlingTWIC CardMSHA Certification+8 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOutdoor Work ExperiencePackagingMaterial Handler
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTrainingSkills
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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