Warehouse Career Paths

The Supply Chain is an essential factor in our economy. Without an efficient supply chain, businesses would be unable to exchange goods efficiently. Due to the necessity of the industry, there are many careers to choose from. Below, we compiled a list of some of the positions that companies are constantly hiring for. Many of these companies like to promote from within, so there is a variety of opportunities for growth once you have been placed in one of these positions.

HireLevel can help you get your foot in the door to big companies that have a variety of career opportunities. We have placed hundreds of workers in positions like the ones below. Many of the workers that have been placed as Warehouse Associates have now moved up to supervisors. If this sounds like a career for you, contact us!

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Picker Packer:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $16.
This position is responsible for retrieving products in the warehouse that have been ordered and packaging those product to be shipped to the client.

Assembler:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $18.
This position is responsible for putting together products that come as a set of parts. They ensure that all of the pieces are there and that the product is up to par. They may also be responsible for the inventory of the individual parts.

Material Handler:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $18.
This position is responsible for ensuring that products get found, packaged, and placed on trucks to ensure that orders get fulfilled efficiently.

Machine Operator:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $18.08.
This position is responsible for monitoring as well as operating the warehouse equipment. They would be responsible for the quality checking and cleaning of the machines.

Forklift Operator:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $20.
This position is responsible for utilizing the forklift to unload deliveries, stack boxes, and other tasks that will help the warehouse’s efficiency.

Warehouse Lead:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $21.
This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the warehouse. This includes ensuring employees’ safety, and inventory levels, and ensuring that all operations are running efficiently.

Operations Coordinator:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $21.47.
This position oversees multiple departments and ensures that there is cohesion and efficiency between the departments.

Warehouse Supervisor:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $33.
This position is responsible for ensuring that the general operations of the warehouse and staff are running smoothly. This position is likely to be responsible for maintaining the inventory, advising imports and exports in the warehouse, and other tasks that help to ensure the warehouse’s success.

Supply Chain Specialist:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $33.44.
This position is responsible for overseeing the entire process of procurement of the product, all the way to delivering it to the customer. This position must keep an adequate schedule with suppliers to receive inventory shipments and maintain the warehouse’s inventory.

Operations Manager:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $58.
This position is responsible for overseeing the company’s operational activities at all levels of the organization. This position would strategize ways to improve the company’s operations.

Logistics Manager:

The average hourly wage for this position in the US is $48
This position is responsible for ensuring efficiency throughout the entire supply chain for the organization. They may strategize how to make their supply chain more efficient based on the current economic climate.

Why Warehouse Careers Matter: The Big Picture

Warehouses are not merely storage spaces; they are dynamic ecosystems where careers flourish and contribute to the broader success of businesses. Here’s why warehouse careers matter:

1. Efficiency in the Supply Chain:

The Linchpin: Warehouses ensure that goods move seamlessly, reducing delays and optimizing the supply chain.

2. Customer Satisfaction:

Timely Deliveries: Efficient warehouses contribute to on-time deliveries, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

3. Cost Optimization:

Strategic Planning: Warehouse professionals contribute to cost-effective operations, impacting the bottom line positively.

4. Career Growth Opportunities:

A Ladder to Climb: Many successful professionals begin their careers as Warehouse Associates and climb the ladder to managerial positions.

Looking to start working in a warehouse role?

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