We surveyed 70 ship loaders to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical ship loader. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a ship loader?

Low

High

Working as a ship loader typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a ship loader?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a ship loader typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a ship loader?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a ship loader. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for ship loaders.