Loaders for hire in Lafayette, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Bachelor's degree4%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years20%Current company
Caterpillar
UnionAmerican senior communities
Time at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years25%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 538 profiles for Loaders in Lafayette, IN
Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Loader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, IN: $44,366 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,155 – $52,977 yearly
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Laborer
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementConstruction Worker
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitF EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementPipe layer
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10EPA Refrigeration CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceService Technician ExperienceRainwater HarvestingCrew Leader
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceConstruction Project ManagementFront End Loader Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftReach TruckShipping & ReceivingProduction Associate
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime Management
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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: construction worker, forklift operator/material handler and laborer.
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 Lafayette, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a loader?
Most loaders have 9 years of professional experience.
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