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Ki'yon
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What type of skills are employers looking for when applying for a part-time job in a warehouse?
I am currently a high school student, and I wanted to work at a warehouse like Lowe's for a first job.
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John Hand
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Hi Ki'yon,
While there usually aren't many skills that are required to work in a warehouse, you can expect to do things like:
- Troubleshooting
- Operating forklifts (training and certification should be provided)
- Lift up to 49 pounds
- Push utility carts up to 60 pounds
- Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
- Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
- Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
- Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)
- Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards
As someone with some experience with fulfillment centers, I would say the traits that are most desirable that Warehouse Managers look for in their workers would be things like:
- Dependable: honest, reliable, show up on time, meet deadlines and goals
- Detail-oriented
- Neat & Tidy: keeping the workplace clean to ensure safety and compliance
- Positive Attitude: keeping the workplace upbeat, happy, and even fun
- Fast-paced: while safety is always key, moving quickly when needed will help you stand out
While there usually aren't many skills that are required to work in a warehouse, you can expect to do things like:
- Troubleshooting
- Operating forklifts (training and certification should be provided)
- Lift up to 49 pounds
- Push utility carts up to 60 pounds
- Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
- Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
- Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
- Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)
- Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards
As someone with some experience with fulfillment centers, I would say the traits that are most desirable that Warehouse Managers look for in their workers would be things like:
- Dependable: honest, reliable, show up on time, meet deadlines and goals
- Detail-oriented
- Neat & Tidy: keeping the workplace clean to ensure safety and compliance
- Positive Attitude: keeping the workplace upbeat, happy, and even fun
- Fast-paced: while safety is always key, moving quickly when needed will help you stand out