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How to Become a Warehouse Supervisor

Every route into running a shift on the floor — people, safety, and inventory accuracy.

Median pay$64k

Median pay is the midpoint of 54 recent Warehouse Supervisor postings in that index that published a salary range — not a national average.

Where are you starting? (no signup)

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Promote up from the floor

30 months · about $239

  1. 1

    Work as an associate and get forklift certified

    Months 112

    • Forklift Operation
    • Warehouse Safety

    Forklift Operator Certification · OSHA-compliant trainer · about $150 · about 1 months

    Programme details →

    OSHA 10-Hour General Industry · OSHA Outreach · about $89 · about 1 months

    Programme details →
  2. 2

    Take a lead role and own inventory accuracy

    Months 1330

    • Inventory Management
    • Team Supervision

Logistics coursework plus floor time

24 months · about $3.1k

  1. 1

    Supply chain coursework while working

    Months 112

    • Inventory Management
    • Warehouse Safety

    OSHA 10-Hour General Industry · OSHA Outreach · about $89 · about 1 months

    Programme details →
  2. 2

    Step into shift supervision

    Months 1324

    • Team Supervision
    • Forklift Operation

    Forklift Operator Certification · OSHA-compliant trainer · about $150 · about 1 months

    Programme details →