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The QTI Group

Truck Loader - 1st Shift

Middleton, WI

$18.50/hr

Our company in Middleton, WI is seeking a reliable and efficient Truck Loader to join their team ... Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while handling products and operating machinery.

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Performance Food Group

Loader - Mid-Shift

Oak Creek, WI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

As a Loader, Non-Formula, you will be transporting items into trailers using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts or by hand. The Loader, Non-Formula prepares pallets of out-going freight for ...

Onward Technologies, Inc.

Loaders

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

Loaders Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin For this position, sponsorship would not be available now or in the future. Responsibilities: Loading out trucks, handling material, pallet jacks, walkies, sit ...

Didion Inc.

Bulk Load Out Operator

Cambria, WI · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Join our team as a Bulk Load Out Operator at Didion, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient loading of grain-based food products. This position offers cross ...

JBS USA

RENDERING LOADER

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Job Title: Rendering Loader Location: Green Bay, WI Reporting to: Rendering Supervisor Shift: 3rd shift; 10pm-6am Essential Job Functions : * Tank and Rail Cart Management Experience Required

Onward Technologies Inc

Loaders

Kenosha, WI

$15.50 - $19/hr

Loaders Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin For this position, sponsorship would not be available now or in the future. Responsibilities: Loading out trucks, handling material, pallet jacks, walkies, sit ...

jbs

RENDERING LOADER

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Rendering Loader Location: Green Bay, WI Reporting to: Rendering Supervisor Shift: 3rd shift; 10pm-6am Essential Job Functions : * Tank and Rail Cart Management Experience Required : * Experience in ...

JBS USA

RENDERING LOADER

Green Bay, WI

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Rendering Loader Location: Green Bay, WI Reporting to: Rendering Supervisor Shift: 3rd shift; 10pm-6am Essential Job Functions : * Tank and Rail Cart Management Experience Required : * Experience in ...

JBS USA

RENDERING LOADER

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Job Title: Rendering Loader Location: Green Bay, WI Reporting to: Rendering Supervisor Shift: 3rd shift; 10pm-6am Essential Job Functions : * Tank and Rail Cart Management Experience Required

JBS USA

RENDERING LOADER

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Rendering Loader Location: Green Bay, WI Reporting to: Rendering Supervisor Shift: 3rd shift; 10pm-6am Essential Job Functions : * Tank and Rail Cart Management Experience Required : * Experience in ...

Holiday Wholesale

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Night Warehouse Truck Loader

Wisconsin Dells, WI · On-site

$18/hr

Load and unload trucks and move products across dock using a forklift or electric pallet jack ... Company Description A family owned and operated wholesaler based in Wisconsin Dells with ...

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How much do loader operator jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for loader operator in Wisconsin is $19.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.21 and $22.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Loader Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Loader Operator, you need expertise in operating heavy machinery, a high school diploma or equivalent, and often a valid equipment operator’s license or certification. Familiarity with equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and basic maintenance tools is important, as is adherence to safety protocols. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication are essential soft skills for preventing accidents and ensuring smooth operations. These abilities are crucial for maintaining safety, productivity, and minimizing downtime on construction or industrial sites.

What are some common challenges faced by Loader Operators on construction sites, and how can they be managed effectively?

Loader Operators often encounter challenges such as working in confined spaces, managing heavy loads, and maintaining safety while operating machinery around other workers and equipment. Effective communication with site supervisors and other team members is essential to coordinate movements and avoid accidents. Regular equipment inspections and adherence to safety protocols help prevent breakdowns and injuries, ensuring smooth daily operations. Building experience and staying up to date with industry best practices can also make handling these challenges more manageable.

What is a Loader Operator?

A Loader Operator is a skilled equipment operator who uses heavy machinery, such as front-end loaders or wheel loaders, to move materials like soil, gravel, sand, or debris on construction sites, mines, or other work environments. Their responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, maintaining the equipment, and following safety protocols to ensure efficient and safe operations. Loader Operators often work closely with other construction or site workers to keep projects running smoothly.

What is the difference between Loader Operator vs Excavator Operator?

AspectLoader OperatorExcavator Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, OSHA safety training, equipment-specific certificationsHigh school diploma, OSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, mining, material handlingConstruction sites, mining, excavation projects
Job DutiesLoading materials, moving debris, site cleanupDigging trenches, lifting heavy materials, excavation

Both Loader Operators and Excavator Operators require similar certifications and work in construction or mining environments. The main difference lies in their specific tasks: Loader Operators focus on loading and moving materials, while Excavator Operators handle digging and excavation work.

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Distribution Center Loader

Distribution Center Loader

Genuine Parts Company

Stevens Point, WI • On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Genuine Parts Company rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

215th of 331 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

Position Mission:
This position will be responsible for, among other things, stages, shrink wraps and loads products by trip number and store number as it is received from the packing and pulling areas of the stockroom. Prepares palletized loads for shipment by shrink-wrapping product to ensure safe transportation or storage, including safe and proper balancing and placement of products. Additionally, this position assists with safe and proper pallet building and selects products for specific routes.
Responsibilities:
  • Stages product on pallets, shrink wraps to prevent loss, and loads pallets on trucks
  • Inspects trailers for suitability before loading
  • Ensures correct parts are placed on the correct truck - packs the right parts for delivery to the right customers with accuracy and speed, maps out the organization of loading customer orders from skids to trucks
  • Operates pallet jack or forklift as needed
  • Maintains the integrity of products through proper handling and storage
  • Keeps work area clean to avoid potential accidents and to allow for rapid loading
  • Pulls stock orders until time to load trucks as needed
  • Assists with processing other DC shuttles
  • Works in a safe manner following all safety procedures, rules and regulations
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Experience, Education, and Abilities:
  • High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience required
  • Forklift certified preferred
  • Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
  • Able to speak clearly and listen attentively
  • Capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers (both visually and aurally) and remembering their sequence
  • Should have basic computer APGJCe skills
  • Capable of lifting and moving merchandise of up to 60 lbs.
  • Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids, such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc.
  • Able to bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and be able to reach shelves (eight feet) with use of stool or ladder when necessary
  • Must be able to get in and out of the back of truck with parts while using a ramp when necessary
  • Able to stand and walk for entire work shift

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, outside weather conditions of extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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