Loaders for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Heavy Lifting11%Communication Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years10%6-10 years40%Current company
FedEx Ground
PepsiCo
UPS
Time at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years4%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Loader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $43,087 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,504 – $55,410 yearly
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Barge Loader
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourTWIC CardSkills
Mechanic ExperienceBiogas EnergyService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCoiled SteelMicrosoft Outlook CalendarUnloader/Loader
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceUnloader,loader
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceGeneral Freight TransportationFreightPre-Loader
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA CertificationEPA Type IConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IIJourneyman HVACSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportUnloader/Loader
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOhmmeterWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipCommunication Skillsunloader and loader
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftHi-LoWarehouse Experience
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What's the average time to fill a loader role?
The average time to fill a loader role is 150 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: organizational skills, heavy lifting and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a loader?
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: unloader/loader, mover/helper 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a loader?
Most loaders have 10 years of professional experience.
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