How to hire a car loader

How to hire a car loader, step by step

Here's a step-by-step car 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 car loader job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new car 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 car loader you need to hire. Certain car 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 car loader's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, car 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 presents car loader salaries for various positions.

   Type of Car Loader	Description	Hourly rate
   Car 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.	$12-19
   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
   Material Handler	Material handlers are responsible for moving products, storing items, and managing supplies to proper shelf categories. A material handler also documents deliveries and ensures that all items for shipment are correct and free of any damage... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures

   Responsibilities:

   • Prepare pallets by following prescribe stacking arrangements and properly tag pallets.
   • Volunteer for firefighting and EMT, firebrigade/inspector

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your car loader job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A car loader can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, car loaders' average salary in alabama is 45% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level car loaders 37% less than senior-level car loaders.
   • Certifications. A car loader with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a car loader's salary.

   Average car loader salary

   $15.91hourly

   $33,098 yearly

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   Entry-level car loader salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing a car loader job description

   A car 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. Below, you can find an example of a car loader job description:

   Car loader job description example

   **We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**
   
   **At BASF,** we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
   
   We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team-especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.
   
   And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Best Employers in 2019. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
   **_Formula for Success: You Will..._**
   
   Responsibility and accountability includes, but is not limited to:
   
   + Operate a forklift to move product.
   
   + Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
   
   + Valid Driver's License
   
   + This position reports to applicable Area Leaders and Contact Supervisors, and is primarily responsible for loading bagged or slurry kaolin orders to the proper weight and to customer specifications for shipping in railcars, trucks, and containers.
   
   + Physically demanding job duties include stacking 50 pound bags onto pallets or into railcars, trucks and containers, as well as manually moving railcars to loading docks.
   
   + Position also requires incumbents to ascend and descend steps, stairs and ladders, write legibly, hear accurately and reach overhead.
   
   + Position requires daily interaction with computers specifically SAP and Microsoft Office.
   
   + Ability to work rotating shifts, days and hours
   
   + Must be available to work overtime as needed
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   + High School diploma or GED
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   + Forklift Experience
   
   + 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, industrial or other relevant environment
   
   + Ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding duties lifting 50-60 pounds
   
   + Strong Mathematical comprehension
   
   **BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.**
   
   **BASF Corporation is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other protected classifications.**
   
   **Job:** _PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians_
   
   **Organization:** _EVI/KO-Global Kaolin Operations-63020280_
   
   **Title:** _Car Loader_
   
   **Location:** _GA-Gordon_
   

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right car loader for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with car loader candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 car loader

   Once you've decided on a perfect car 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new car loader. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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