You can think that everyone can get a well-paid job in IT or at the office. Everyone knows that employees should be graduates of prestigious universities to work in these positions.
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But did you know that plenty of promising jobs in the United States don’t require special in-depth knowledge?
This post is about one of these jobs.
In the following text, we will dispel myths about working in a warehouse in the US. All information used in the text is from people who have made a career in these positions.
Let’s start our interview with successful and happy Americans who work in different warehouses in the United States.
Is a warehouse job only for men?
For a long time, people thought warehouse jobs were only for strong men who could lift more than 45lbs in one hand. But, what do we see now? There are also a lot of women working in the warehouses. Let’s talk to some of them.
Jane, 35y.o. Austin, Texas
Warehouse worker
Hi, Jane. How long have you been working here as a warehouse worker?
J: I knew this would be your first question (she smiles). Well, I’ve been working here for six years. And I love my job.
Why did you choose this job? Was it out of desperation? Or was it a conscious choice of the job for the long term?
J: So, in the beginning, I thought it would be a temporary job. You know, I thought this job was only for men, and I never imagined that I would work in a warehouse for years. When I was looking for a job, I needed money to pay bills and for kindergarten for my daughter. I don’t have a Master’s Degree, but I have a good GPA.
I start to work part-time as a warehouse worker from 10.00 p.m. to 3.00 a.m. It was not my dream job.
I was tired all the time, but I started to earn money. It was my little victory.
What were my duties?
- Assemble and fill boxes and other cartons with items that needed to be shipped.
- Insert items into containers using spacers, fillers, and protective pads.
On the second week of my work, manager Oliver offered me a full-time job from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., as regular working hours. And I accepted the offer.
My duties changed to:
- Check goods received and for distribution against purchase orders or invoices.
- To maintain records of goods and reject defective goods.
- Ensure labeling information and quantity accuracy when preparing a shipment to ensure product quality.
- Verify inventory and report any shortages to the Finished Goods team.
As you can see, I don’t lift any boxes. I work with numbers and records and interact with people. I love my job, and I have a good salary!
Tania, 46y.o. Richmond, Virginia
Warehouse worker
Hi, Tania. How long have you been working here as a warehouse worker?
T: So, let me think. I feel like I’ve been working here all my life. And I really have. Yes, I love my job and enjoy working with people in the company.
Why did you choose this job? Was it out of desperation? Or was it a conscious choice of the job for the long term?
T: You know. When I graduated from high school, I told my parents I wanted to be a warehouse worker. Yep! They were confused, but I knew I wanted to work with boxes in warehouses in “my” Richmond.
I don’t think our readers can understand your desire to work in a warehouse in the United States. You are an American and could have chosen any college and job! But you didn’t! Why not?
T: Yes, I’m an American woman. I love working in my hometown. I enjoy performing my understandable duties, and I am happy about it.
At an early age, I lost my granny. I was very close to her. And do you know what she always told me?
She used to say: “Tania, you have to be happy in life. You have to find your spark and make the world around you a better place through your work. Don’t run after big money. Find yourself and be yourself.”
I think I’m here. I do my work with love. I have the time for life! I hope you do too.
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Derek, 24y.o. Bedford, Pennsylvania
Warehouse worker
Hi, Derek. How long have you been working here as a warehouse worker?
D: for two years.
Why did you choose this job? Was it out of desperation? Or was it a conscious choice of the job for the long term?
D: Actually, it was a part-time job. Two years ago, I went to college. Yeah, I’m still in college now. But my parents didn’t have enough money for my education, so I got this job.
As I said, it was a part-time job. But now I’m working full time, and I’m a student. Many people think that it is difficult, but I don’t. I have flexible hours at work, and I plan my college classes for the month. I have an exciting job, and I study astronomy. I want to become a scientist in astronomy and discover a new star or perhaps a planet in the future.
Absolutely! I believe in you! May I ask you the following question about your warehouse job? What are your duties now? Do you lift any boxes or load cargo into trucks?
D: No! Never! It’s a stereotype. Primarily, I am responsible for assisting in processing equipment rental orders. I pick equipment from warehouse locations, test equipment as required, and load or receive equipment using material handling equipment.
I like this kind of work. And I’m happy to work here and study in college.
Who can be a warehouse worker today?
If:
- You are a man or a woman at least 18 years old.
- You have even a little experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or operations environment (would be great, but not required).
- You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- You can work under pressure and interact effectively in a team environment.
- You can apply knowledge and skills to complete a large variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
— You can find a well-paid warehouse job in the United States.
As you can see, you need some basic skills to work in a warehouse, and so many people enjoy this work.
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Nowadays, working in a warehouse is not like it used to be. Automation, robotization, and evolution in warehouse organization have made warehouse work more comfortable for Americans.
Strength and the ability to lift heavy loads for warehouse workers in the United States are not required. As we learned from the interview, warehouse jobs in the USA require workers with various levels of education.
