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What is a warehouse manager/driver and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreWarehouse Manager/DriverUS Average
Salary
3.4

Avg. Salary $43,721

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
6.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.89%

Asian 6.00%

Black or African American 11.30%

Hispanic or Latino 21.19%

Unknown 4.62%

White 56.00%

Gender

female 3.80%

male 96.20%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.9

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.7

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Warehouse manager/driver career paths

Key steps to become a warehouse manager/driver

  1. Explore warehouse manager/driver education requirements

    Most common warehouse manager/driver degrees

    High School Diploma

    48.9 %

    Associate

    19.8 %

    Bachelor's

    16.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific warehouse manager/driver skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service17.82%
    Delivery Truck16.49%
    Safety Regulations12.25%
    Inventory Control5.84%
    CDL5.80%
  3. Complete relevant warehouse manager/driver training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New warehouse managers/driver 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 warehouse manager/driver based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real warehouse manager/driver resumes.
  4. Research warehouse manager/driver duties and responsibilities

    • Manage activities of 30 staff; follow all HAZMAT and MSDS regulations.
    • Implement and improve WMS functionality, accountability, and KPI creation/implementation.
    • Develop specifications and implement .Net application to track item-level serial numbers and interface with ERP system and produce all export documentation.
    • Review BOL's for incoming shipments, verify orders.
  5. Prepare your warehouse manager/driver resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your warehouse manager/driver resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a warehouse manager/driver resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for warehouse manager/driver jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a warehouse manager/driver 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

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Average warehouse manager/driver salary

The average warehouse manager/driver salary in the United States is $43,721 per year or $21 per hour. Warehouse manager/driver salaries range between $25,000 and $75,000 per year.

Average warehouse manager/driver salary
$43,721 Yearly
$21.02 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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