Material Handlers for hire in Washington, DC
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 Washington, DC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Vocational or technical training14%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
3-5 years28%6-10 years30%More than 10 years42%Current company
Nordstrom
GXO Logistics
ABC LogisticsTime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years24%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $44,477 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,900 – $56,139 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Suitland, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Secret ClearanceForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsProductivity SoftwareTeachingMathGrocery Store ExperienceDay Laborer/ Material handler
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseEPA Refrigeration CertificationHVAC Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMaterial Handler
Greenbelt, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
TS/SCIDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CConfidential ClearancePallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPacker/Runner
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPlumbing Apprentice LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipBlanket WrapRF ScannerMaterial handler
Suitland, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTree TrimmingTrimming (Gardening Technique)Pruning (Plant Care)Material Handler
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMaterials HandlingPallet JackMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareLogistics
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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: 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 and forklift 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 15 years of professional experience.
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