Loaders for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting13%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED96%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years14%3-5 years14%Current company
UPS
Goodwill Industries
Lowe's Home Improvement
Time at current job
Less than 1 year25%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Loader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $46,813 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,693 – $55,209 yearly
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Loader Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementBars
Greenwood, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingMaterial Handler
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLASE CertificationOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsUnloader/Loader
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationElectric Pallet JackPallet JackCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFire Safety CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMaterial Handler
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSpecimen Collection
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What's the average time to fill a loader role?
The average time to fill a loader role is 149 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, organizational skills 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 Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to loaders?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to loaders include: material handler, pro loader and unloader/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 Indianapolis, IN, 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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