Best Jobs For Former Warehouse Workers [2026]

In 2026, the landscape for warehouse workers is evolving rapidly, with many individuals reassessing their career paths. The traditional appeal of warehouse jobs has shifted, leading to a decline in new applicants entering this field.

While educational programs related to warehouse work continue to attract students, actual applications for warehouse positions have diminished. This trend raises an important question:

Where are these former warehouse workers heading?

To find out, we analyzed the resumes of ex-warehouse workers to identify their subsequent job transitions. With thousands of data points available, we focused on the top 100 positions that these workers pursued after leaving the warehouse sector.

This article highlights some of the most intriguing career shifts noted in our findings.

Best Jobs For Former Warehouse Workers

While each of these roles varies in attractiveness and job satisfaction, they represent viable options for those transitioning from warehouse work.

Find the complete list of jobs below.

Detailed Ranking of the Most Common Jobs of Former Warehouse Workers

Rank	Job Title	%
1	Machine Operator	2.59%
2	Warehouse Associate	2.26%
3	Forklift Operator	2.13%
4	Customer Service Representative	2.08%
5	Sales Associate	1.79%
6	Material Handler	1.76%
7	Cashier	1.66%
8	Driver	1.19%
9	Security Officer	1.02%
10	Delivery Driver	0.88%
11	Production Worker	0.81%
12	Order Selector	0.75%
13	Crew Member	0.71%
14	Maintenance Technician	0.58%
15	Sales Representative	0.58%
16	Cook	0.57%
17	Technician	0.55%
18	Truck Driver	0.53%
19	Shipping And Receiving Clerk	0.5%
20	Associate	0.5%
21	Assembler	0.48%
22	Package Handler	0.46%
23	Cleaner	0.45%
24	Supervisor	0.44%
25	Ship Worker	0.44%
26	Janitor	0.44%
27	Assistant Manager	0.44%
28	Customer Service Trainer	0.43%
29	Server	0.43%
30	Security Guard	0.42%
31	Maintenance Worker	0.4%
32	Operator	0.39%
33	Sorter	0.39%
34	Manager	0.39%
35	Certified Nursing Assistant	0.38%
36	Team Leader	0.37%
37	Stocker	0.34%
38	Internship	0.34%
39	Welder	0.34%
40	Home Health Aid	0.33%
41	Helper	0.33%
42	Picker And Packer	0.33%
43	Order Picker	0.32%
44	Service Technician	0.31%
45	Custodian	0.31%
46	Assembly Line Worker	0.31%
47	Warehouse Supervisor	0.31%
48	Forklift Driver	0.3%
49	Warehouse Manager	0.29%
50	Housekeeper	0.29%
51	Volunteer	0.28%
52	Merchandiser	0.27%
53	Shipping And Receiving Coordinator	0.27%
54	Packer	0.26%
55	Dock Worker	0.26%
56	Picker	0.26%
57	Manufacturing Team Member	0.25%
58	Loader	0.25%
59	Prep Cook	0.24%
60	Administrative Assistant	0.24%
61	Installer	0.23%
62	Overnight Stocker	0.23%
63	Construction Worker	0.23%
64	Numerical Control Operator	0.23%
65	Painter	0.23%
66	Press Operator	0.22%
67	Quality Control Inspector	0.22%
68	Clerk	0.22%
69	Helper/Driver	0.21%
70	Loader/Unloader	0.21%
71	Sheet Metal Mechanic	0.2%
72	Mechanic	0.2%
73	Equipment Operator	0.2%
74	Shipping Clerk	0.2%
75	Customer Service Associate	0.2%
76	Owner/Operator	0.19%
77	Store Manager	0.18%
78	Mail Clerk	0.18%
79	Call Center Representative	0.18%
80	Assistant	0.18%
81	Detailer	0.18%
82	Electrician	0.18%
83	Warehouse Clerk	0.18%
84	Machinist	0.17%
85	Pharmacist Technician	0.17%
86	Computer Technician	0.16%
87	Shift Manager	0.16%
88	Office Assistant	0.16%
89	Food Service Worker	0.16%
90	Floor Technician	0.15%
91	Line Cook	0.15%
92	Laboratory Technician	0.15%
93	Inventory Specialist	0.15%
94	Owner	0.15%
95	Mover	0.15%
96	Processor	0.14%
97	Production Operator	0.14%
98	Porter	0.14%
99	Heavy Equipment Operator	0.14%
100	Correction Officer	0.14%

Most Common Jobs For Former Warehouse Workers

These positions not only leverage skills developed during warehouse employment but also serve as valuable stepping stones to new careers.

How We Determined the Best Jobs of Former Warehouse Workers

Using data from our extensive database of over 7 million resumes, we analyzed all submissions that included “warehouse worker” in their employment history. By tracking subsequent job placements, we ranked these positions based on frequency of occurrence.

To identify the most unique job opportunities, we filtered our ranked list for roles that:

Appeared in fewer than 1% of all new job placements
Were not among the top 100 most common jobs in our database

Understanding these transitions can provide critical insights for current warehouse workers contemplating their next career moves.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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