Loaders for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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6,551
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
UPS
PepsiCo
FedEx Ground
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,551 profiles for Loaders in Indianapolis, IN
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Loader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $46,019 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,342 – $50,015 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Front End Loader Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitF EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOTRUnloader/Loader
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPallet JackCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLoader and Picker
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingOrder PickerLoader Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementBucket OperationSit down forklift operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementGeneral Freight TransportationFreightLoader
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationWeldingElectric Pallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingQuality InspectionLawn Care
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for loaders?
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 operator, truck loader/unloader 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 Indianapolis, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a loader?
Most loaders have 7 years of professional experience.
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