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Types of Warehouse Positions
Posted on 08/04 by Erin Helms
There are multiple opportunities for warehouse workers. There is variety in the industry, from entry-level to trained and experienced professionals. It is essential to know your options in this industry to narrow your job search and make an informed decision. Here are some common warehouse positions, what you can expect for pay, and what the jobs entail.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
These workers prepare products for shipping and record the data to verify the contents of each shipment. It is their responsibility to arrange each product for transportation, receive all merchandise, properly handle damaged goods, keep inventory, and help unload merchandise. The median salary for this position is $30,222 annually.
Forklift Operator
Forklift operators earn an average of $30,618 per year. As a forklift operator, you move shipments to various locations within a warehouse. Forklift operators relocate shipments and ensure that outgoing shipments are ready for shipment on the loading dock. As a forklift driver, you might also help with inventory, inspect the equipment, search for damaged goods, and report any shortages.
Warehouse Specialist
The warehouse specialist must ensure that all processes within a warehouse operate efficiently. A specialist might also assist with shipping, receiving, inventory, and maintenance. The warehouse specialist can also fulfill orders, pack merchandise for shipment, and arrange for delivery pickups. You can expect a yearly wage of $30,784.
Warehouse Manager
This management position pays $57,787 per year on average. For a career as a warehouse manager, you must understand every aspect of warehouse operations. This knowledge will include the ability to process orders, train and supervise warehouse staff, keep financial records, and manage budgets. These warehouse professionals also monitor receiving and distribution and enforce warehouse operational procedures.
Material Handler
These warehouse employees are responsible for moving pallets and raw materials to production lines. You can also find them moving finished products to a warehouse or shipping container. These workers are versatile and operate forklifts and other motorized vehicles within a warehouse. The annual average salary for a material handler is $28,413.
Stocker
Stockers work in many industries, including warehousing. The national average salary for a warehouse stocker is $26,374. Expect to ensure that shelves and storage areas have product stock. You will also receive and deliver merchandise, maintain product records, organize materials, and store and label items. As a stocker, you might find yourself receiving, unloading, and unpacking shipments and then moving them to the correct location.
Loader
he loader's responsibility is to maintain the inventory within a warehouse. These specialists load and unload trucks, operate machinery, and track items in a warehouse. Loaders work with teams to ensure warehouse processes run efficiently. The annual wage is $29,453. LaborMAX currently has job opportunities for forklift drivers, general laborers, material handlers, and warehouse specialists.
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