How to hire a loading supervisor

How to hire a loading supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step loading supervisor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a loading supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a loading supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a loading supervisor that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of loading supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Loading Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Loading Supervisor		$14-50
   Warehouse Lead	Warehouse leads are responsible for supply chain management in distribution centers. Their duties and responsibilities include supervising employees and evaluating their performance, meeting safety regulations, and monitoring deliveries and shipments... Show more	$12-29
   Driver Manager	The job of driver managers involves the recruitment, training, and assessment of drivers and their qualifications pursuant to driving laws. Driver managers manage vehicles confirming their safety and working order... Show more	$13-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Delivery Truck
   • Load Trucks
   • Safety Policies
   • Pre-Load
   • Rail Cars
   • Production Schedules
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Safety Standards
   • Safety Regulations
   • Safety Training
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • RAN
   • Safety Committee

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Help manage an accurate, revolving FIFO inventory and rigorously investigate any discrepancies.
   • Stay in compliance with OSHA and IOSHA safety standards.
   • Respond to all HAZMAT spills.
   • Communicate daily plan to pre-load employees.
   • Obtain a perfect score of FAA air audit.
   • Input employees time and rate into AS400 system.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, loading supervisors' average salary in alaska is 57% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level loading supervisors 71% less than senior-level loading supervisors.
   • Certifications. A loading supervisor 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 loading supervisor's salary.

   Average loading supervisor salary

   $56,810yearly

   $27.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level loading supervisor salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a loading supervisor job description

   A good loading supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a loading supervisor job description:

   Loading supervisor job description example

   The Associate Load Supervisor will help to supervise professional car haulers during the loading and unloading of trailers at company or customer sites and enforce proper protocols to ensure the safe, damage-free handling and securing of our customer’s vehicles. This position requires a self-motivated professional with the ability to monitor many car haulers and many pieces of equipment simultaneously, paying close attention to adherence to proper loading and unloading techniques.
   
   Serve as a point of contact for professional car haulers to help resolve all issues during loading and unloading
   
   Monitor professional car haulers on the safe, damage-free handling and securement of customer’s vehicles
   
   Monitor and train professional car haulers on the proper and thorough process of conducting pre-trip inspections
   
   Direct professional car haulers to fix all errors noted in the loading and unloading process before driving
   
   Complete standard audits of the loads built by professional car haulers and report audits to Quality management or Terminal management staff
   Help to mentor new and inexperienced car haulers on proper inspection of our customer’s vehicles Other duties as assigned Skills Required Effective listening and strong communications skills Relationship building skills Highly organized and detail oriented Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and handle moderate stress environment Some proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet, and ability to learn company-specific programs Qualifications College degree or at least one year of related supervisory experience preferably in a trucking environment Strong oral, verbal communication, and typing skills Previous supervisory or management experience preferred Knowledge of FMCSA and DOT regulations elog experience is a plus We Offer: Competitive pay package Great Benefit Package- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Vision & Rx with Delta Dental and NO annual deductible AND SO MUCH MORE Company DescriptionUnited Road is the most diversified finished vehicle logistics provider in North America. We employ approximately 1,800 professionals, operating out of nearly 75 locations strategically positioned in every region of the United States, creating a superior and efficient national service network.
   
   Our competitive advantage lies in our ability to provide timely, professional and dependable automobile transport delivery and logistics services. Leveraging our collective strengths, local operational control capitalizes on immediate and regional market knowledge, name recognition, and personal and customer relationships enjoyed by each division. At the same time, United Roads leadership experience, industry leading technology, national purchasing power, and investments in equipment, ensures that we excel in customer service, create an attractive, supportive environment for our employees and provide for the stability and growth of the company as a whole.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right loading supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with loading supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit loading supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with loading supervisor 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 loading supervisor

   Once you've selected the best loading supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the 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 loading supervisor. 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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