Also called: Production Laborer, Warehouse Associate
Moves, stocks and stages materials so production lines never run out.
You restock bins of screws at assembly stations, unload a truck of steel coils, count inventory and keep aisles clean. It's active work, and many plants promote reliable material handlers into operator and lead roles.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS projects about average growth with many openings.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AMRs and automated storage take over moving materials; fewer handlers needed.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at warehouses and plants or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Shop class, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-7062.
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