Loaders for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED98%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years20%Current company
FedEx
OnTracRumpke
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,216 profiles for Loaders in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Loader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $48,486 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,296 – $64,770 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementLVNOverhead Crane CertificationMSHA CertificationNCCER CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLift TruckForkliftPackingLoader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DServsafe Food Handler CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Loader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationRNDriver's LicenseServsafeCompTIA A+Electric Pallet Jack Certification+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportOrder Picker/Forklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipPackingPackagingLoader/Unloader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementManagementFood Service ExperienceFood Service ManagementUnloader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a loader role?
The average time to fill a loader role is 148 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a loader?
Common licenses or certifications for loaders include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and 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, forklift operator and warehouse picker/packer and loader an unloading.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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