Loaders for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
UPS
FedEx
Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,505 profiles for Loaders in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Loader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $56,440 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,602 – $84,715 yearly
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Loader Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLift TruckLoader
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLoader/Unloader
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceLoader
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationPassenger EndorsementAcupuncture LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTRLeadershipHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftLoader/Unloader
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeadcount ReportingLoader/Unloader
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOutdoor Work ExperienceAgricultureFarming
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What's the average time to fill a loader role?
The average time to fill a loader role is 151 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do loaders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a loader include: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for loaders?
Common licenses or certifications for loaders include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to loaders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to loaders include: loader/unloader, loader/ unloader and warehouse picker/loader.
What level of education is common for a loader?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a loader in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a loader?
Most loaders have 11 years of professional experience.
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