Warehouse Worker Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Warehouse workers in Philadelphia typically start around $16 to $20 an hour, with package handling near the airport and Grays Ferry paying toward the top of that range. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and where to get forklift certified.
Current warehouse worker Openings in Philadelphia, PA
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Warehouse Worker Work in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's warehouse jobs sit in a few clear pockets. Around Philadelphia International Airport and along I-95 in Southwest Philly, FedEx runs package handling operations, and it has another station on Grays Ferry Avenue. Sysco's Philadelphia operation hires order selectors for cooler and freezer work, and Northeast Philadelphia has long drawn distribution centers with its industrial parks and highway access along Roosevelt Boulevard and I-95.
The city also has warehouse work you would not see in a suburban logistics park. Gopuff runs neighborhood micro-fulfillment centers in Port Richmond, South Philly, Germantown, Roxborough and the Northeast, where associates pick and pack delivery orders. The big hospitals in University City run their own supply chains, so Penn Medicine hires distribution attendants and materials staff to keep hospital floors stocked.
Top Philadelphia Employers Hiring Warehouse Workers
These employers have posted warehouse and material handling roles in the city on their own careers sites:
- FedEx - hires part-time package handlers and material handlers at Philadelphia International Airport and on Grays Ferry Avenue, with posted hourly pay.
- Sysco - the foodservice distributor hires full-time warehouse order selectors in Philadelphia for cooler and freezer work with overtime.
- Gopuff - the delivery company hires operations associates to pick, pack, receive and stock at micro-fulfillment centers across city neighborhoods.
- Penn Medicine - hires distribution attendants, materials service partners and inventory receivers at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital.
- Philadelphia VA Medical Center - the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center posts materials handler openings on USAJOBS for its supply facility.
Warehouse Worker Salaries in Philadelphia
- Entry level: about $16 to $19 an hour for pickers, packers and part-time package handlers.
- Experienced: roughly $19 to $23 an hour for full-time associates, order selectors and equipment operators.
- Lead and senior: $25 to $30 an hour or more for leads, federal materials handlers and supervisors.
These are estimates. Federal wage data for 2025 put the median for hand laborers and material movers in the Philadelphia metro at $20.89 an hour and for industrial truck operators at $23.68. Posted city pay includes $15.80 an hour at Gopuff, $18.92 to $19.78 at FedEx and $27.39 to $32.05 for a materials handler at the VA. Cold-storage work, night shifts, forklift certification and full-time hours all push pay higher.
How to Become a Warehouse Worker in Philadelphia
Most warehouse jobs need you to be 18 or older and able to lift 50 pounds or more; some, like FedEx material handler roles, also ask for a driver's license and a drug screen. Pennsylvania has no license for warehouse work. For forklifts and other powered industrial trucks, OSHA requires your employer to train you, evaluate you on the equipment and re-evaluate you at least every three years. Project HOME runs free forklift and aerial lift certification sessions at its Honickman Learning Center on North Judson Street, and Community College of Philadelphia offers non-credit logistics and supply chain workshops through its Center for Business and Industry on Spring Garden Street.
What the Job Involves
Warehouse workers receive, store, pick, pack and ship goods. A typical shift includes unloading trucks, checking items against paperwork, scanning and putting away stock, picking orders with an RF scanner, packing and labeling, and loading outbound trailers or vans. Many roles involve cold rooms, ten-hour shifts, overnight hours and steady lifting, and everyone follows safety rules around forklifts and pallet jacks.
Skills Employers Look For
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more repeatedly
- RF scanner and basic inventory system use
- Pallet jack or forklift experience
- Accuracy when picking and counting
- Reliable attendance on early, late or overnight shifts
- Safety awareness around equipment and traffic
Career Path and Advancement
Many Philadelphia warehouse workers start part time as package handlers or associates, then move to full-time selector or material handler roles. Forklift certification adds pay and opens equipment jobs, and from there the ladder runs to lead, inventory control and shift supervisor. Hospital and federal supply jobs in University City offer another route into materials management with steady day schedules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to work in a warehouse in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania has no license for warehouse workers. If you run a forklift, OSHA requires your employer to train you, evaluate you on the actual equipment and certify that you passed, then re-evaluate you at least every three years.
How much do warehouse workers make in Philadelphia?
Most entry roles start around $16 to $19 an hour, and the metro median for hand laborers and material movers is about $20.89. Full-time selectors, equipment operators and federal materials handlers can earn $23 to $32 an hour.
Where are the warehouse jobs in Philadelphia?
The biggest clusters are around Philadelphia International Airport and Southwest Philly, along Grays Ferry Avenue, and in Northeast Philadelphia near Roosevelt Boulevard and I-95. Smaller fulfillment centers sit in neighborhoods such as Port Richmond, South Philly, Germantown and Roxborough.
Can you get forklift certified for free in Philadelphia?
Yes, at times. Project HOME runs free powered industrial truck certification sessions at its Honickman Learning Center on North Judson Street. Many employers also train and certify operators on the job.
Are there part-time warehouse jobs in Philadelphia?
Yes. FedEx hires part-time package and material handlers on short morning or evening shifts at the airport and Grays Ferry Avenue, and Gopuff hires hourly associates at neighborhood fulfillment centers.
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