Warehouse Associate Resume Example & Template

Copy this sample and replace every part in [brackets] with your own details. Add numbers only if they are true and you can explain them in an interview.

[Your Name]

[City, State] | [Phone] | [Email]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dependable warehouse associate with [number] years of experience in picking, packing, receiving and shipping. Trained in safe lifting and RF scanner use. Available for [day, night or weekend] shifts and comfortable meeting daily targets.

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Warehouse Associate, [Company Name], [City, State] | [Month Year] – Present

Material Handler, [Company Name], [City, State] | [Month Year] – [Month Year]

Retail Stock Associate, [Company Name], [City, State] | [Month Year] – [Month Year]

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

[High school diploma or GED], [School Name], [Year]

[Forklift operator certification, if you have one], [Employer or training provider], [Year]

[OSHA 10 card, if you have one], [Year]

• Order picking and packing
• Receiving, put-away and cycle counts
• RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Pallet jacks [and forklifts, if trained and certified]
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Safe work habits and clean work areas
• Pick and pack about [number] orders per shift with [X]% accuracy.
• Receive and check inbound shipments against packing lists and report damage.
• Follow safety rules and keep aisles and work areas clean and clear.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks and staged pallets for shipping.
• Used an RF scanner to update inventory locations in the WMS.
• Unloaded deliveries and restocked shelves before the store opened.
• Helped with inventory counts and kept the stockroom organized.

• Entry level: Hardworking job seeker with retail stockroom experience, ready to learn warehouse systems and work flexible shifts.
• Experienced: Warehouse associate with [number] years of experience in receiving, picking and shipping in a busy distribution center.
• Equipment focus: Certified forklift operator with experience moving pallets safely in warehouse and dock areas.

• Order picking, packing and shipping
• Receiving and inspecting inbound freight
• Inventory control and cycle counting
• RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Pallet jack, forklift or reach truck operation (only if trained and certified)
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Safe lifting and following safety procedures
• Labels, packing slips and shipping documents
• Teamwork and clear communication
• Reliability and good attendance

• Use the job title from the ad in your summary, for example "warehouse associate" or "material handler", if it matches your experience.
• Name the equipment and systems you have used, such as "RF scanner" or the name of a WMS, because recruiters search for these words.
• Keep the layout simple: one column, standard headings, and no tables or images.

• Can I use this template with no warehouse experience? Yes. Show related experience from retail, delivery, food service or any job where you lifted, sorted, counted or packed items, and highlight reliability and teamwork.
• Should I list a forklift certification? Yes, if you have one. Under OSHA rules, your employer must train and evaluate you before you operate a forklift on your own, so add the employer or training provider and the date.
• What should I check before applying? Read the duties, shift times, physical requirements, location and pay in the job ad.

For a full list of duties you can add to this resume, see our Warehouse Associate Job Description in the Job Descriptions section of Career Advice.