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Material Handling Equipment

Franklin, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

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How much do material handling equipment trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for material handling equipment trainer in the United States is $37.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.25 and $41.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Material Handling Equipment Trainer vs Forklift Operator?

AspectMaterial Handling Equipment TrainerForklift Operator
CertificationsTypically requires OSHA certification, equipment-specific training, and sometimes instructor credentialsRequires OSHA certification and forklift license
Work EnvironmentTraining facilities, warehouses, manufacturing plantsWarehouses, distribution centers, construction sites
Employer & IndustryManufacturing, logistics, warehousing companiesLogistics, warehousing, manufacturing industries
Job FocusTeaching and certifying operators on equipment useOperating forklifts safely and efficiently

While both roles involve working with material handling equipment, the Material Handling Equipment Trainer focuses on instructing and certifying operators, whereas the Forklift Operator primarily handles the operation of forklifts in various settings. The trainer role emphasizes teaching skills and safety protocols, often requiring instructor certifications, while the forklift operator role centers on daily equipment operation.

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Infographic showing various Material Handling Equipment Trainer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,381 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

Material Handling Equipment

Franklin, IN • On-site

nGROUP
Transportation and Warehousing • 51 - 200 employees

$15.75 - $19/hr

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Job description

Description
Broad Functions:
The primary responsibility of a MHE (Material Handling Equipment) is to utilize power industrial vehicles (forklift, reach truck, order picker, or powered pallet-jack) within the warehouse to unload, load, placing pallets or units to designated locations. Must be able to work a schedule performing eight plus hours per day which could include overtime, weekends, and holidays when required. Prior experience with 3PL, Retail Distribution, and Reserve Logistics/E-commerce experience is a plus.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, trucks, and storage areas.
  2. Ability to pass a written and practical examination for the use of powered industrial equipment.
  3. Execute product refinement in line with established operating protocols and ensure adherence to expected standards of quality and quantity.
  4. Ability to locate all physical locations.
  5. Operate equipment that is required to complete the task.
  6. Inspecting products or pallets before and after location movements.
  7. Reports any problems with materials, equipment, or transportation to supervisor.
  8. Perform other duties assigned.
  9. Use handheld scanning device to scan barcodes on products and locations.
  10. Clean, maintain, and inspect powered industrial equipment prior and during scheduled work hours.
  11. Ability to conduct any other non-specialized tasks as needed.
  12. Wear required PPE (safety vests, harnesses, etc.)
  13. Maintain safe work environment.

Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
  • GED/High School Diploma and/or prior experience helpful.
  • Ability to follow and comprehend instructions from leadership.
  • Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly.
  • Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
  • Sorts and stores items according to specifications.
  • Must be able to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects.
  • Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  • Ability to stand and use hands for eight plus hours per day.
  • Must have good communication skills.
Additional Information:
Pay:
  • Weekly
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
Shift:
  • (C-shift) Wed through Sat 5am to 3pm
  • (F1-shift) Sun-Tue 9am to 9pm, Wed 9am to 3pm
  • (G1-shift) Wed 3pm to 9am, Thurs to Sat 9am to 9pm

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About nGROUP

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In 2015, Optoro partnered with nGROUP to help manage their new fulfillment center in Nashville, TN. As a leader in reverse logistics, Optoro expected the new facility to live up to high standards. The collaboration covered every aspect of the operations, including staffing, layout, and production modeling. Improvements to Optoro’s processes reduced costs, and nGROUP’s fixed-cost pricing model guaranteed budget certainty. The Nashville facility now stands as a model for Optoro’s operations. nGROUP helps supply chains break the mold by giving you the tools to re-imagine and re-engineer your workflows. Built and refined over twenty years, based on engineering standards, committed to technological improvement, and powered by decades of knowledge, our unique labor management model enables manufacturing and distribution supply chains to do more at lower costs, period.

Industry

Transportation and warehousing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Mill, SC, US

Year founded

2001

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