What does a Loader / Unloader do overseas?

Typical responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and stack goods
• Load trucks according to instructions
• Check for damage and report it
• Use trolleys and pallet trucks
• Keep loading areas clear

What employers usually look for

• Physical strength and stamina
• Ability to follow instructions
• Safety awareness

Typical experience

No experience required

Helpful extras

• Previous loading experience
• Basic English

Physical demands

Heavy lifting and work in heat.

Licences and certification

Check destination requirements for any licence, trade test or medical clearance.

A typical day

You open trucks and containers, check the goods against the paperwork and move them to storage or onto vehicles. You stack safely, report damage and keep the dock area clear.

Questions you may be asked

Employers and recruiters often ask questions like these. There is no single right answer: be honest, give a real example from your own work and say plainly when you have not done something yet.

• How do you lift heavy items safely?
• What do you do if you find damaged goods?
• How do you stack so that the load will not fall?

Staying safe on the job

Use correct lifting technique, wear gloves and safety boots and keep clear of moving vehicles.

Where this role can lead

Loaders can progress to forklift operator or team leader roles with training.

How EMIGRATLY works with this role

This page describes the role in general. Duties, pay and requirements are set by each employer and differ between destinations. EMIGRATLY is not a job board: after you register, a dedicated specialist reviews your profile and matches you against the exclusive employer contracts we hold, including ones that are not listed publicly.