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Best Jobs For Former Warehouse Associates [2026]

By Chris Kolmar
Jul. 13, 2022
Last Modified and Fact Checked on:

Top Career Opportunities for Former Warehouse Associates in 2026

The job landscape for warehouse associates has transformed significantly in recent years. As the labor market evolves, many former warehouse associates are seeking new career paths, often shifting their focus toward roles that leverage their skills in different industries.

Although educational programs for warehouse roles remain steady, the number of individuals entering the profession is declining, prompting many to reassess their career trajectories. This shift raises an important question:

What alternative career paths are former warehouse associates pursuing?

To answer this, we analyzed the resumes of former warehouse associates to identify the most common jobs they transitioned into after leaving the field. From thousands of entries, we focused on the top 100 positions.

Given the intriguing variety of roles, we’re highlighting some of the most noteworthy options available today.

Top Jobs for Former Warehouse Associates

  1. Order Selector Jobs

  2. Shipping And Receiving Clerk Jobs

  3. Production Worker Jobs

  4. Package Handler Jobs

  5. Assembler Jobs

  6. Sorter Jobs

  7. Process Assistant Jobs

  8. Operator Jobs

  9. Security Guard Jobs

  10. Merchandiser Jobs

While some of these roles may be more appealing than others, they offer a range of opportunities for those looking to make a change.

The complete list of potential career paths is detailed below.

Detailed Ranking of Most Common Jobs for Former Warehouse Associates

Rank Job Title %
1 Customer Service Representative 2.83%
2 Sales Associate 2.22%
3 Material Handler 2.08%
4 Forklift Operator 1.94%
5 Warehouse Worker 1.92%
6 Machine Operator 1.88%
7 Cashier 1.49%
8 Security Officer 1.1%
9 Associate 1.06%
10 Order Selector 0.78%
11 Driver 0.75%
12 Delivery Driver 0.7%
13 Assistant Manager 0.64%
14 Shipping And Receiving Clerk 0.52%
15 Production Worker 0.5%
16 Team Leader 0.49%
17 Warehouse Manager 0.48%
18 Sales Representative 0.48%
19 Server 0.47%
20 Crew Member 0.46%
21 Package Handler 0.46%
22 Fulfillment Associate 0.43%
23 Technician 0.43%
24 Production Associate 0.43%
25 Assembler 0.43%
26 Supervisor 0.42%
27 Internship 0.4%
28 Customer Service Trainer 0.4%
29 Certified Nursing Assistant 0.39%
30 Sorter 0.39%
31 Process Assistant 0.37%
32 Administrative Assistant 0.37%
33 Warehouse Supervisor 0.37%
34 Manager 0.36%
35 Operator 0.36%
36 Security Guard 0.36%
37 Customer Service Associate 0.35%
38 Merchandiser 0.34%
39 Maintenance Technician 0.33%
40 Forklift Driver 0.32%
41 Truck Driver 0.32%
42 Shipping Clerk 0.32%
43 Picker 0.32%
44 Specialist 0.29%
45 Office Assistant 0.29%
46 Shipping And Receiving Coordinator 0.27%
47 Warehouse Lead 0.26%
48 Warehouse Clerk 0.26%
49 Pharmacist Technician 0.25%
50 Receptionist 0.25%
51 Picker And Packer 0.24%
52 Volunteer 0.24%
53 Assistant 0.24%
54 Receiving Clerk 0.24%
55 Mail Clerk 0.24%
56 Cook 0.23%
57 Call Center Representative 0.23%
58 Service Technician 0.23%
59 Line Cook 0.22%
60 Clerk 0.22%
61 Home Health Aid 0.22%
62 Inventory Control Specialist 0.22%
63 Cleaner 0.22%
64 Owner 0.21%
65 Packer 0.21%
66 Operations Manager 0.21%
67 Store Manager 0.21%
68 Order Picker 0.2%
69 Warehouse Machine Operator 0.2%
70 Receiving Associate 0.2%
71 Dock Worker 0.19%
72 Operation Supervisor 0.19%
73 Substitute Teacher 0.19%
74 Medical Assistant 0.18%
75 Logistics Specialist 0.18%
76 Stock Clerk 0.18%
77 Owner/operator 0.18%
78 Stower 0.18%
79 Manufacturing Team Member 0.18%
80 Shift Manager 0.18%
81 Shift Supervisor 0.18%
82 Welder 0.18%
83 Inventory Specialist 0.17%
84 Correction Officer 0.17%
85 Security 0.17%
86 Janitor 0.17%
87 Ship Worker 0.17%
88 Processor 0.16%
89 Prep Cook 0.16%
90 Stocker 0.16%
91 Warehouse Coordinator 0.16%
92 Inventory Controller 0.16%
93 Lift Operator 0.16%
94 In-Stock Associate 0.15%
95 Equipment Operator 0.15%
96 Installation Technician 0.15%
97 Sheet Metal Mechanic 0.15%
98 Material Handler/Forklift Operator 0.15%
99 Account Manager 0.14%
100 Dispatcher 0.14%

Most Common Jobs for Former Warehouse Associates

  1. Customer Service Representative

  2. Sales Associate

  3. Material Handler

  4. Forklift Operator

  5. Warehouse Worker

  6. Machine Operator

  7. Cashier

  8. Security Officer

  9. Associate

  10. Order Selector

These positions are solid options, each utilizing skills that align with a warehouse associate’s experience, while also serving as stepping stones to other career paths.

How We Identified the Best Jobs for Former Warehouse Associates

Using data from our extensive database of over 7 million resumes, we analyzed the work histories of individuals who listed “warehouse associate” as part of their experience. We then tracked the jobs they pursued after leaving that role, ranking them by frequency.

To curate our list of notable positions, we identified roles that:

  • Appeared in less than 1% of all new job postings
  • Were not included in the top 100 most common jobs from our database

As the job market continues to evolve, former warehouse associates have numerous opportunities to explore. Transitioning into new roles not only enhances employability but also opens doors to fulfilling career paths.

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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