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Warehouse Person (Loader)

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$18.75 - $22.25/hr

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 ...

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Waycross, GA · On-site

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

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 ...

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Seymour, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

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 ...

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Columbia, MO · On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

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 ...

Loader Operator

North Charleston, SC · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Help ensure fulfillment of daily work orders. Communicate written and verbally with management and other team members. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Essential Job Duties * Perform ...

Loader Operator

North Charleston, SC · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Help ensure fulfillment of daily work orders. Communicate written and verbally with management and other team members. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Essential Job Duties * Perform ...

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Hallettsville, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

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 ...

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Dodge City, KS · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

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 ...

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Hays, KS · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

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 ...

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Anderson, SC · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

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 ...

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$17.50 - $20.50/hr

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 ...

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Williamsport, MD · On-site

$17 - $20.25/hr

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 ...

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How much do work loader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for work loader 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 Work Loader vs Material Handler?

AspectWork LoaderMaterial Handler
Primary DutiesLoading and unloading materials, operating loadersMoving, storing, and managing materials within facilities
CertificationsForklift certification often requiredForklift certification may be needed, but focus on material handling skills
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, warehouses, industrial settingsWarehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants
Industry UsageHeavy industry, construction, logisticsWarehousing, shipping, manufacturing

Work Loaders primarily focus on operating machinery to load and unload materials, often in construction or industrial sites. Material Handlers manage the movement and storage of materials within facilities, emphasizing organization and safety. While both roles may require forklift certification and share similar environments, their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

How can I become a work loader?

To become a work loader, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and physical stamina for manual labor. Gaining experience in warehouse or construction environments and understanding safety protocols can improve your chances; some positions may require operating specific tools or equipment.

How much do work loaders make in the US?

Work loaders in the US typically earn an average hourly wage of around $14 to $18, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $30,000 to $37,000. Wages can vary based on experience, location, and the industry they work in, and physical stamina and safety training are often required for the role.

What is the work of a work loader?

A work loader is responsible for loading and unloading materials, equipment, or products onto trucks, containers, or storage areas. The job often involves operating forklifts or other machinery, following safety protocols, and ensuring items are handled efficiently and securely.
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Infographic showing various Work Loader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,188 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Warehouse Person (Loader)

Pepsico

Anchorage, AK • On-site

$18.75 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


PepsiCo rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 899 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 442 rated food and drinks producers


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