Loaders for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Associate's degree2%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
UPS
FedEx
Elwood Staffing
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,483 profiles for Loaders in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Loader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $45,819 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,502 – $57,514 yearly
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Lead of plant operations
Antioch, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLift TruckMover
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipLoader
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCleaningLift TruckForkliftLoader/Unloader
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Cleaning SurfacesFloor BuffingCustodial ExperienceCertified Pool OperatorFloor CareFloor Cleaning+22 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingBuffingPolishingJanitorial ExperienceLoader Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationOutdoor Work ExperienceLoader/Unloader
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingRF ScannerPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use
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What's the average time to fill a loader role?
The average time to fill a loader role is 151 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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for loaders?
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/unloader, mover and lead of plant operations.
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 Nashville, TN, 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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