What this job is
Warehouse and inventory specialists make sure the right materials are in the right place with accurate counts. The role blends hands-on work with computer systems (ERP/WMS), making it a natural bridge into planning and supply-chain careers.
Will AI replace it?
AI inventory systems and automated storage/retrieval increasingly handle these tasks. We rate it 3/10 for AI-resilience.
Where it's hiring now
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Hadrian, Cherokee, AL ($21–$28.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Lockheed Martin, Troy, AL ($21–$28.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Conagra, Fayetteville, AR ($20.50–$28/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — ERMCO, Maricopa County, AZ ($20–$27.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Collins Aerospace, Largo, FL ($21–$28.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — HMGMA, Bryan County, GA ($20.50–$28/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Pratt & Whitney, Columbus, GA ($21–$28.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Tyson Caseyville, Caseyville, IL ($20.50–$28/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — AbbVie, North Chicago, IL ($22–$30/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — CSL, Kankakee, IL ($22–$30/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Lilly Lebanon, Lebanon, IN ($22–$30/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Lilly Lebanon API, Lebanon, IN ($22–$30/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — GE Appliances, Louisville, KY ($18–$24.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Chobani / La Colombe, Norton Shores, MI ($20.50–$28/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — J&J Wilson, Wilson, NC ($22–$30/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Siemens Mobility, Lexington, NC ($20–$27.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Toyota Battery NC, Liberty, NC ($20.50–$28/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Corning, Hickory, NC ($20.50–$28/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — BD, Columbus, NE ($22–$30/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Eaton, Bellevue, NE ($20–$27.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Micron NY, Clay (Syracuse), NY ($22–$30/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Oxbo, Bergen, NY ($18–$24.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Schreiber Foods, Shippensburg, PA ($20.50–$28/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Boeing SC, North Charleston, SC ($21–$28.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — BMW Woodruff, Woodruff, SC ($20.50–$28/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Samsung Taylor, Taylor, TX ($22–$30/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — BAE Systems, Austin, TX ($21–$28.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Apple, Houston, TX ($20.50–$28/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — L3Harris, Orange County, VA ($21–$28.50/hr)
- Warehouse & Inventory Specialist — Generac, Sussex, WI ($20–$27.50/hr)
Common questions
How much does a warehouse & inventory specialist make?
At the plants tracked here, pay runs about $18–$30/hr. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and experience; the figures shown are regional and industry benchmarks.
Do I need a degree to become a warehouse & inventory specialist?
Most postings list: HS diploma / GED. Relevant certifications and training (Forklift / PIT, ERP / SAP inventory, OSHA 10) often matter as much as formal education.
Will AI or robots replace warehouse & inventory specialist jobs?
We score this role 3/10 for AI-resilience (10 = very unlikely to be automated). AI inventory systems and automated storage/retrieval increasingly handle these tasks.
Where can I find warehouse & inventory specialist jobs right now?
30 of the new and expanding U.S. plants on Forge are hiring for this role. See the list on this page; each links to the company's application page.