1. a person who removes cargo, goods, or materials from a vehicle, ship, or container
2. a machine or device used to remove materials from a container or transport vehicle

Examples

• The unloader worked quickly to empty the delivery truck.
• Several unloaders were needed to handle the large shipment at the dock.
• The grain unloader efficiently transferred wheat from the railcar to the storage facility.
• As an experienced unloader, he could handle fragile items with care.
• The automatic unloader reduced the time needed to empty cargo containers.
• The company hired additional unloaders during the busy holiday season.