Loaders for hire in Columbus, OH
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5,192
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 93%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
- Associate's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
UPS
Walmart Distribution Center
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 8, 2026
Loader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $44,783 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,811 – $59,315 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 Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLoader
Galloway, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipYard Loader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingAir Brake EndorsementForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLoader/Supervisor
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationCertified Apartment ManagerCPRCertified Property ManagerWelding Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPackingPackagingPicking & PackingLoader/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 SkillsLeadershipLoader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementUnloadingLoad & UnloadPallet Jack
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What's the average time to fill a loader role?
The average time to fill a loader role is 146 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 OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to loaders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to loaders include: loader/supervisor, warehouse picker/packer and loader an unloading and loader/unloader.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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