Loaders for hire in Indianapolis, IN

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    6,623

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  • Most popular skills

    Heavy Lifting12%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Communication Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED89%
    Vocational or technical training5%
    Associate's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years28%
  • Current company

    UPS
    Lowe's Home Improvement
    Amazon warehouse
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years38%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Loader: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $46,012 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $41,580$50,918 yearly

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  • Forklift Operator

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLHazmatScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementInventory Management
  • Loader

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationCertified Safety ProfessionalTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's License+5 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Unloader/Loader

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationPallet JackCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Picker/Loader

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLF EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CCDL a+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOTR
  • Loader Operator

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+4 more

    Skills

    Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Loader

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementForklift Certification

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What's the average time to fill a loader role?

The average time to fill a loader role is 147 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 OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to loaders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to loaders include: loader operator, forklift operator and picker/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 12 years of professional experience.

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