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
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
More than 10 years42%6-10 years36%3-5 years16%Current company
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HydromatTime at current job
2-5 years28%More than 5 years28%1-2 years24%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $45,226 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,789 – $57,151 yearly
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Package Handler
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingBarista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsForklift 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
Granite City, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsVehicle SpottingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMATERIAL HANDLER
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementCDL aTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerCommercial DrivingMaterial Handler
Granite City, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseHeavy Equipment OperationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Pallet JackPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingOrder PickerMaterial Handler/Data Entry Specialist
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationRCRA CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EServsafe+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting5SMicrosoft Word
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational 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, package handler and material handler/data entry specialist.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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