Loaders for hire in Columbia, MO

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    493

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Heavy Lifting11%
    Communication Skills10%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED90%
    Associate's degree6%
    Vocational or technical training2%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year4%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    FedEx
    Unilever
    Good Day Farm
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year16%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years28%

Browse Indeed's database of 493 profiles for Loaders in Columbia, MO

Last updated: Jul 13, 2026

Loader: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, MO: $36,861 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,512$40,545 yearly

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  • Cement Mason

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckShipping & ReceivingWarehouse Management SystemOrder Picking
  • Assembler/Production

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime Management
  • Route Sales Representative

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorChauffeur's PermitTeaching CertificationPassenger EndorsementSubstitute Teaching Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Groundskeeper

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EPesticide Applicator's License

    Skills

    Front Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingIrrigationLandscape Maintenance
  • Maintenance Technician

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Class EHVAC Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDriving
  • Order Filler/Picker

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseClass EElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceShipping & Receiving

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What's the average time to fill a loader role?

The average time to fill a loader role is 153 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a loader?

Common licenses or certifications for loaders include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to loaders?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to loaders include: loader/unloader, groundskeeper and front end loader operator.

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 Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a loader?

Most loaders have 19 years of professional experience.

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