How to hire a bulk loader

How to hire a bulk loader, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bulk loader hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bulk loader job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bulk loader
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the bulk loader you need to hire. Certain bulk loader roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A bulk loader's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bulk loaders from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of bulk loaders.

   Type of Bulk Loader	Description	Hourly rate
   Bulk Loader	Hand laborers and material movers manually move freight, stock, or other materials. Others feed or remove material to and from machines, clean vehicles, pick up unwanted household goods, and pack materials for moving.	$13-20
   Warehouseman	A warehouseman or warehouse worker is the person who assists with the inventory, shipping, and receiving of items in warehouses. Warehousemen receive and process incoming materials and stocks, along with picking and filling orders from the store... Show more	$14-20
   Package Handler UPS	The primary job of package handlers is to assemble, seal, and load packages. They are responsible for tracking package information using scanners and sorting parcels according to destination... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Load Sheet
   • Load Trucks
   • Dollies
   • OSHA
   • DOT
   • Pallets
   • Unload Product
   • PPE
   • Safety Committee
   • Bulk Trucks
   • Customer Specifications
   • Load Rail Cars
   • Sifters
   • Bulk Trailers

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Unload trucks using a rf scanner and various inventory programs
   • Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies and sort items on conveyor belt, remove defective items.
   • Bulk truck loading involves selecting designate packages and flavors of product from the warehouse, then loading them onto a pallet.
   • Help the FedEx drivers complete stops and deliver packages.

   More bulk loader duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bulk loader job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A bulk loader salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a bulk loader in South Dakota may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level bulk loader usually earns less than a senior-level bulk loader. Additionally, a bulk loader with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average bulk loader salary

   $35,651yearly

   $17.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bulk loader salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average bulk loader salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$41,187	$20
   2	Nebraska	$40,948	$20
   3	Colorado	$40,930	$20
   4	Utah	$39,061	$19
   5	Indiana	$37,937	$18
   6	North Carolina	$36,802	$18
   7	Texas	$35,933	$17
   8	Kansas	$35,614	$17
   9	South Carolina	$34,743	$17
   10	Virginia	$34,333	$17
   11	Missouri	$33,976	$16
   12	Michigan	$33,903	$16
   13	Tennessee	$32,805	$16
   14	Florida	$31,970	$15
   15	Alabama	$28,420	$14

   Average bulk loader salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Land O'Lakes	$43,279	$20.81
   2	Bunge	$43,095	$20.72
   3	American Crystal Sugar	$42,938	$20.64
   4	Ardent Mills	$42,822	$20.59	6
   5	Cargill	$41,597	$20.00	7
   6	PepsiCo	$41,497	$19.95
   7	General Mills	$40,844	$19.64
   8	Zachry Group	$40,740	$19.59
   9	Ecolab	$40,607	$19.52
   10	CVS Health	$39,848	$19.16	32
   11	ADM	$39,805	$19.14	15
   12	Imerys	$39,547	$19.01
   13	Savage	$39,517	$19.00
   14	Agri Supply	$39,325	$18.91
   15	McKesson	$39,292	$18.89
   16	Bartlett and Company	$39,161	$18.83
   17	W. R. Grace & Co	$38,862	$18.68
   18	Road & Rail Services	$37,326	$17.95	3
   19	Randstad North America, Inc.	$34,786	$16.72	1
   20	ManpowerGroup	$33,114	$15.92	3

4. Writing a bulk loader job description

   A bulk loader job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a bulk loader job description:

   Bulk loader job description example

   The Company
   
   The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide, Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications, technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver solutions based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers' products and performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.
   
   If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com
   
   The Position
   Bulk Loader
   
   Job Summary
   Perform all pre-shift and workplace examination prior to operation.Operate Roto packer, super sacker, palletizer and forklift; to include troubleshooting the equipment when running slowly or when it stops running.Fill customer orders according to MSS (master shipping sheet); to include modifying packaging (bag), clay, and bag weight to meet customer specifications. Clean machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions; to include a daily end-of-shift work area cleanup.Records production and operational information on daily production report to include any down/standby time.Manually weigh bags to ensure conformance to specifications.Manually reposition bags on pallets when necessary.Communication skills required to convey loading/ order processing status to the mill operator, pull out operator and production manager.Writing and reading skills required for inspection paperwork and safety procedures.Basic math skills required to accurately process work orders High School Diploma or equivalent
   
   Position Type
   Full time
   and
   Permanent
   
   Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
   recruiting.support@ imerys.com PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
   
   IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find bulk loaders for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bulk loader job on Zippia to find and recruit bulk loader candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit bulk loaders, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bulk loader

   Once you've decided on a perfect bulk loader candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new bulk loader. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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