What is a fulfillment center associate and how to become one

Key steps to become a fulfillment center associate

1. Explore fulfillment center associate education requirements

   Most common fulfillment center associate degrees

   Bachelor's

   31.2 %

   High School Diploma

   29.7 %

   Associate

   22.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific fulfillment center associate skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Sales Floor	17.55%
   Customer Orders	9.95%
   Stand-Up Forklift	9.22%
   Pallet Jack	7.98%
   Safety Regulations	7.11%

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3. Complete relevant fulfillment center associate training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fulfillment center associates learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fulfillment center associate based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fulfillment center associate resumes.

4. Research fulfillment center associate duties and responsibilities

   • Operate scanners to manage shipment sortation.
   • Clean and maintain the distribution center in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
   • Operate carts, dollies, hand trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
   • Train and work as slam operator.

5. Prepare your fulfillment center associate resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your fulfillment center associate resume.

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6. Apply for fulfillment center associate jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fulfillment center associate job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams