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Loading Unloading Trucks Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Warehouse Person (Loader) Seasonal

Bowling Green, KY · On-site

$18.50 - $21.75/hr

Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming trucks. Works from Electronic order system or order sheets to build ...

Seasonal Grain Production Worker

Owensboro, KY · On-site

$15 - $18.25/hr

Performing facility operations such as loading/unloading trucks, vessels, barges, and rail cars, filling/reclaiming grain ground piles, and various other grain handling tasks * Basic maintenance and ...

Seasonal Grain Production Worker

Owensboro, KY · On-site

$15 - $18.25/hr

Performing facility operations such as loading/unloading trucks, vessels, barges, and rail cars, filling/reclaiming grain ground piles, and various other grain handling tasks * Basic maintenance and ...

Performing facility operations such as loading/unloading trucks, vessels, barges, and rail cars, filling/reclaiming grain ground piles, and various other grain handling tasks * Basic maintenance and ...

Material Handler

Louisville, KY

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Responsible for loading and unloading trucks as needed * Responsible for removing product from end of operating lines * Responsible for storing and gathering materials from warehouse Openings/Shifts-

Packaging & Loading Operator Job

Calvert City, KY · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Loading and Unloading: Safely load and unload materials and finished products onto trucks or storage areas. * Quality Control: Inspect products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards ...

Packaging & Loading Operator Job

Calvert City, KY · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Loading and Unloading: Safely load and unload materials and finished products onto trucks or storage areas. * Quality Control: Inspect products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards ...

No Touch - Auto Parts Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or newer with ... Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer

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How much do loading unloading trucks jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for loading unloading trucks in Kentucky is $14.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.17 and $15.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a loading unloading trucks job?

A Loading Unloading Trucks job involves moving goods on and off trucks, ensuring shipments are correctly handled and secured. Workers may use hand trucks, forklifts, or manual lifting techniques, depending on the job requirements. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and adherence to safety guidelines to prevent damage or injury. It is common in warehouses, distribution centers, and shipping industries.

What are some common challenges faced in a loading unloading trucks position?

In a Loading Unloading Trucks role, you may encounter challenges such as managing heavy or awkward cargo, working in varying weather conditions, and adhering to tight delivery schedules. Attention to proper lifting techniques and safe handling practices is important to prevent injuries. You’ll often collaborate with drivers, warehouse staff, and supervisors to coordinate timely shipments and accurate inventory. Overcoming these challenges helps ensure a safe workspace and plays a vital part in keeping the supply chain running smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a loading unloading trucks position?

Success in Loading Unloading Trucks requires physical stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to efficiently handle freight, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with pallet jacks, forklifts, and inventory tracking systems is commonly needed, and some roles may require specific equipment certifications. Strong teamwork, reliability, and effective communication help individuals excel in fast-paced environments. These abilities are crucial to ensure workplace safety, meet shipping schedules, and maintain smooth logistics operations.

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Warehouse Person (Loader) Seasonal

Pepsico

Bowling Green, KY • On-site

$18.50 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


PepsiCo rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

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This labor-intensive position is responsible for hand building pallets of product for bulk, and route trucks. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming trucks. Works from Electronic order system or order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Position is responsible for accuracy in loading and complying with shipper/receiver documentation. Follows warehouse instructions in building loads (). Employees must maintain a clean and safe work environment. Position may be required to work across a wide variety of weather conditions and hours, shift duration depends on work load and may vary daily.
Transport truck loading involves moving full pallets of products from the warehouse onto a trailer and removing any returned pallets/plastic flats. Responsible for unloading raw materials and placing them in designated warehouse space.
Bulk truck loading involves selecting designated packages and flavors of products from the warehouse and loading them onto a pallet. Position is responsible for maintaining the stability of the pallet through proper stacking and shrink-wrapping. In most cases, pallets are loaded onto a trailer for local delivery. Position is responsible for unloading returned products and pallets/plastic flats.
Route truck loading involves selecting designated packages and flavors or pallets of products from the warehouse and loading them into the truck. Product/packages for each truck are customized based on the salespersons order. Position is responsible for unloading returned products and pallets/plastic flats.
Position requires lifting a very high volume of cases of product per day from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during a long work period. Requires constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting reaching and grasping as product is moved.
PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Drive power pallet jack or forklift to picking area and build pallet/load according to load sheet or voice pick audio equipment (if applicable)
  • Mark load ticket for out of stock items
  • Wrap pallet when pallet/load is finished
  • Turn in paper work with order for check before loading and have truck checked
  • Stage pallet and/or load into truck when ready
  • Complete partial pallets and put away mixed pallets
  • Maintain proper housekeeping standards in work area
  • Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 18 years or older

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector/picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, etc.)
  • Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)
  • Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
  • Experience working in a team environment (e.g., cooperating with co-workers, joint problem solving, etc.)

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
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PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Purchase, NY, US

Year founded

1965