Material Handlers for hire in Tucson, AZ
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 Tucson, AZ to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
3-5 years28%6-10 years32%More than 10 years40%Current company
Faribault FoodsABM
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years32%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tucson, AZ: $38,347 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,714 – $44,950 yearly
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Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseCertified Indoor Cycling InstructorSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMaterial Handler/Machine Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aFood Handler CertificationSkills
OTROrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOver the Road (OTR) Driving RoutesDrivingLumper/Forklift Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationElectric Pallet JackPallet JackElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMovingCustomer ServiceShipper/Packer
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DClass D SecurityPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceCherry Picker Operator/inventory control
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementParts Specialist
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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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 35 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 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: lumper/forklift operator, parts specialist and material handler/machine 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 Tucson, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 14 years of professional experience.
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