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Also known as: Barge Loader, Barges Loader, Bulk Tank Car Unloader, Car Loader
You pull into the chemical plant parking lot as the sun just begins to lighten the sky. The air already carries a faint industrial tang. Inside the locker room, you swap your street clothes for work attire, pulling on steel-toed boots, a high-visibility vest, hard hat, and safety glasses. After grabbing your gloves, you head to the control room for the shift brief. Your supervisor outlines the day's manifest: two rail tank cars of ethanol and a tanker truck of sulfuric acid need loading before noon.
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+2.8%
US average: +3.5%
1,300
per year (US)
12,800
in 2025 → 13,200 (2035)
No formal educational credential
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
This career has a stable outlook, with about 1,300 job openings expected each year through 2035 and a median annual wage of $58,870. You typically need a high school diploma to start. Many loaders advance to roles like Logistics Coordinator or Hazardous Material Specialist, overseeing operations or handling specialized materials.
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Where it can lead
$58,870
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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