Loaders for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Vocational or technical training9%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
UPS
The Home Depot
FedEx
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,299 profiles for Loaders in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Loader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $45,258 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,045 – $60,163 yearly
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Loader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse loader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementBussingLoader/unloader/ order filler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLift TruckLoader
Galloway, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipLoader/Unloader
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationPallet JackElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Loader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationRNDriver's LicenseServsafeCompTIA A+Electric Pallet Jack Certification+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for loaders?
Common licenses or certifications for loaders include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Electric Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to loaders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to loaders include: loader/unloader, warehouse loader and warehouse 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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a loader?
Most loaders have 9 years of professional experience.
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