The qualifications that you need to work as an unloader include a high school diploma or GED certificate. This job is often an entry-level position in a warehouse or receiving department. To advance in this career, you may obtain skills and certifications such as a credential to operate a forklift or similar unloading vehicle. You also need the physical ability to lift heavy freight and carry it from the truck to the correct storage space.

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Top Types Of Unloader Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Unloader positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Truck Unloader
Salary range: $30,000 - $38,000
A truck unloader unloads and moves product in a distribution center, warehouse, or other industrial facility and ensures appropriate management of all shipping items. As a laborer, you often use a pallet jack or forklift to both load and unload freight from trucks, handle heavy product loads, and you must remain aware of all incoming and outgoing shipments, that they are handled appropriately, and on-time. Other duties include checking work orders and comparing them to shipments received to ensure there are no discrepancies, alerting your manager of anything unusual. You take all products off each truck, check and handle them with care, transport most to storage areas, stacking them correctly. You also help other employees find the products they need to ship and add proper labeling to outgoing packages such as shipping addresses or expiry dates. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a database and updating all relevant paperwork throughout the day.
Loader Unloader
Salary range: $30,000 - $36,000
Loader Unloader is a common job search query. Most salaries for Loader Unloader jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $36,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Loader Unloader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Stocker Truck Unloader
Salary range: $30,000 - $38,000
Stocker Truck Unloader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Stocker Truck Unloader jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Stocker Truck Unloader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
5 To 9Pm
Salary range: $57,000 - $86,500
5 To 9Pm is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 5 To 9Pm jobs pay between $57,000 (25th percentile) and $86,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 5 To 9Pm job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Day Shift Cintas Warehouse
Salary range: $36,500 - $46,500
Day Shift Cintas Warehouse is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Day Shift Cintas Warehouse jobs pay between $36,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Day Shift Cintas Warehouse job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Coca Cola Handler
Salary range: $33,500 - $40,500
Coca Cola Handler is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Coca Cola Handler jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Coca Cola Handler job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Harbor Freight Warehouse
Salary range: $32,000 - $39,000
Harbor Freight Warehouse is a common job search query. Most salaries for Harbor Freight Warehouse jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $39,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Harbor Freight Warehouse job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Beer Picker
Salary range: $32,000 - $38,000
Beer Picker is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Beer Picker jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Beer Picker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Costco Logistics Material Handler
Salary range: $33,500 - $40,500
Costco Logistics Material Handler is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Costco Logistics Material Handler jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Costco Logistics Material Handler job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Urgently Hiring Budweiser Warehouse
Salary range: $34,000 - $41,000
Urgently Hiring Budweiser Warehouse is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Urgently Hiring Budweiser Warehouse jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $41,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Urgently Hiring Budweiser Warehouse job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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