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Container Loader Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Reach Stacker Operator

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Load, unload, and position containers safely in the yard * Assist with general yard operations as needed Requirements: * Experience operating a Reach Stacker (3600 or similar) * Preventative ...

Warehouse Loader

Breinigsville, PA ยท On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

Standard experience operating a riding pallet jack. continuous lifting of up to 50lbs Reach truck ... Responsible for loading pre-assembled merchandise/pallets and master containers for shipment or ...

Loader

Breinigsville, PA ยท On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

... containers as required, checks and ensures product has been loaded correctly for export by referring to export documents. Qualification: Standard experience operating a riding pallet jack Continuous ...

Loader III_DIFF

Jacksonville, FL ยท On-site

$18/hr

Warehouse Forklift Operator Max Pay Rate $18.00 1st Shift: 2 schedules Sunday - Thursday and Monday ... Day loader start time would 10am Loading ocean containers. Lot more consolidating and upstacking.

Operator- Swings

Williamson, NY ยท On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Thatcher Company of New York is seeking qualified Manufacturing and Truck Loader Operator on 2nd ... Load and unload tanks, rail cars, tanker trailers, and all other containers * Operate commercial ...

Operator- Swings

Williamson, NY ยท On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Thatcher Company of New York is seeking qualified Manufacturing and Truck Loader Operator on 2nd ... Load and unload tanks, rail cars, tanker trailers, and all other containers * Operate commercial ...

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How much do container loader operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for container loader operator in the United States is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Container Loader Operator vs Dock Worker?

AspectContainer Loader OperatorDock Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma, OSHA safety training, forklift certificationHigh school diploma, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentPorts, shipping yards, warehousesPorts, shipping yards, warehouses
Industry UsageShipping, logistics, freightShipping, logistics, freight
Primary DutiesLoading/unloading containers from trucks and shipsHandling cargo, assisting with loading/unloading

Container Loader Operators focus specifically on loading and unloading containers using specialized equipment, while Dock Workers handle a broader range of cargo tasks. Both roles work in port environments and require safety training, but Container Loader Operators often need forklift certifications and specialized skills for container handling.

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Infographic showing various Container Loader Operator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 48% Full Time, 50% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,188 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Forklift Operator / Loader

Breinigsville, PA โ€ข On-site

MARS Solutions Group
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$16.25 - $19/hr

Contractor

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Job description

Job Description:

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Forklift Operator / Loader located in Breinigsville, PA. Our client is a Foods industry leader looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability

Role Summary / Overview

Hand loading of FedEx trailer, disposing of corrugated into compactor, general housekeeping duties such as sweeping of aisles, and other duties as assigned.

Responsible for loading pre-assembled merchandise/pallets and master containers for shipment or transporting in large shipping containers for international export as directed under general supervision. Loads and unloads shipments of product, prepares product for shipment under general supervision (includes weighing, handling, transporting, marking, addressing, and packing loads), loads shipping containers according to mapping and special instructions in manner to avoid damages and maintain load stability, wraps pallets by machine or hand to ensure stability, unloads and cleans out shipping containers as necessary, operates stock trucks and mechanical jacks consistently and in a safe manner, hand loads product onto shipping containers as required, checks and ensures product has been loaded correctly for export by referring to export documents.

Qualification:

Standard experience operating a riding pallet jack

Continuous lifting of up to 50lbs

Reach truck experience / certified

RF Scanner (scan gun) exp / training

Additional Information

Duration: 06 – 12 Months with possibility of extension

Location:  Breinigsville, PA 18031

Shift hours: M-F, 7am-3:30pm

About MARS Solutions Group:

MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.