Warehouse Fulfillment Associate Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Warehouse Fulfillment Associate do?
Warehouse fulfillment associates are responsible for verifying and processing online and in-store orders. They prepare merchandise for shipping and ensure packages contain correct documentation. Associates pack orders safely and efficiently. They verify order accuracy by order number and product quantity. They also offload stock deliveries.
How much does a Warehouse Fulfillment Associate make?
Warehouse Fulfillment Associates are paid hourly. According to Indeed, they make a national average of $14.82 per hour (as of March 2022). In general, entry-level warehouse associates make around $7.45 per hour, while senior-level warehouse associates make $22.45 per hour. This wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the fashion industry?
Warehouse Fulfillment Associates are important to customer experience and retention. If orders are delivered slowly or damaged, consumers are unlikely to return. Associates ensure customers receive orders with care.
What is the job outlook for this career?
Analysts forecast that global apparel will grow to $2.25 trillion by 2025. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities for hand laborers and material movers (including Warehouse Fulfillment Associates) will increase at a rate of 7% during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick-off your career:
- Develop a fitness plan. Warehouse workers have to lift and move heavy objects, so physical fitness is important.
- Explore the Parsons School of Design x Teen Vogue Fashion Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Fashion Career Guide.
Learn From:
Brandon Maxwell
Designer, Lady Gaga’s Stylist,
Fashion Industry Essentials contributor
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