Warehouse Associate Jobs in Arlington, TX

Warehouse associate jobs in Arlington cluster along I-30 and SH 360 in the Great Southwest Industrial District, where distributors and auto suppliers hire pickers, packers and receivers year-round. Posted starting pay in the area mostly runs $18 to $21 an hour. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring and how to start.

Current warehouse associate Openings in Arlington, TX

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Warehouse Associate Work in Arlington

Most of Arlington's warehouse work sits on the east side, in the Great Southwest Industrial District that straddles the Grand Prairie line between I-30 and SH 360. Founded in 1956, the district now holds more than 80 million square feet of distribution and manufacturing space. GM Arlington Assembly on East Abram Street anchors its edge, and the supplier plants that feed it run parts packing and material handling around the clock. Further south, Grainger's Imperial Supplies distribution center in the 76018 ZIP code hires day-shift associates for picking, packing and kitting.

Staffing firms are another common way in, and both Kelly Services and Snelling post Arlington warehouse jobs with pay listed. Plan your commute before you apply, because Arlington has no fixed-route bus (see the FAQ below).

Top Arlington Employers Hiring Warehouse Associates

These employers have posted warehouse associate, picker, packer or material handler roles in Arlington and Grand Prairie on their own career sites:

• Grainger - the industrial distributor's Imperial Supplies DC in Arlington posts Material Handler I roles on a weekday 9 to 5:30 schedule, picking, packing, kitting and putting away stock with RF scanners.
• International Automotive Components - the auto supplier's Arlington plant hires parts packers and forklift material handlers on three shifts, with posted pay from $18 an hour.
• Poly-America - the plastics manufacturer in Grand Prairie hires packagers, material handlers and inventory control associates for its shipping and receiving department.
• Kelly Services - the staffing firm posts Arlington pick-and-pack associate roles at $19 to $21 an hour and receiving associate roles at manufacturing clients.
• Snelling - the staffing firm's office on East Lamar Boulevard fills picking, packing and shipping and receiving roles at Arlington plants, with recent postings at $19 to $21 an hour.

Warehouse Associate Salaries in Arlington

• Entry level: about $16 to $19 per hour for picking, packing and general warehouse roles.
• Experienced: roughly $19 to $22 per hour, more with forklift or cherry picker experience.
• Senior / lead: about $22 to $29 per hour for senior material handlers and leads at larger manufacturers.

These are estimates built from Arlington and Grand Prairie postings and federal data: the national median for hand laborers and material movers was $18.38 an hour in May 2025, while the Dallas-Fort Worth average for all transportation and material moving jobs was $24.17. Shift, equipment and employer type move pay the most. IAC, for example, pays more on its first and third shifts than its second, and Siemens posts senior material handler roles in Fort Worth at $22 to $29.50 an hour.

How to Become a Warehouse Associate in Arlington

Texas has no state license for warehouse work. If a job includes driving a forklift, federal OSHA rules make the employer responsible for training you, evaluating you on the actual truck and re-evaluating you at least every three years, so many Arlington employers certify new hires themselves. For a step up, Tarrant County College offers a 15-hour Level 1 certificate in Warehouse Management through its Hadley Center of Excellence at the Northwest Campus, largely online. Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County runs the Arlington Workforce Center at 2000 E Lamar Blvd, and Arlington ISD students can take the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics cluster at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.

What the Job Involves

A warehouse associate receives incoming shipments, unloads trucks, sorts and stocks product, picks and packs customer orders, and stages freight for outbound loads. Most facilities track every move with RF scanners and a warehouse management system, so accuracy matters as much as speed. Expect to be on your feet most of the shift, around forklifts and tall racking.

Skills Employers Look For

• Reliable attendance on fixed shifts
• RF scanner and warehouse management system comfort
• Accuracy in picking, packing and cycle counts
• Forklift, pallet jack or cherry picker experience
• Safe work habits around powered equipment
• Willingness to work overtime during peak periods

Career Path and Advancement

Warehouse associate is the usual entry point into logistics in Arlington. The next step is often forklift or cherry picker operator, which IAC pays from $18 to $20.50 an hour, then inventory control, shipping and receiving, and team lead. Manufacturers in the Great Southwest district and nearby Grand Prairie also promote into logistics supervisor and warehouse manager roles, and UT Arlington's BBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management is a route for associates who want to move into planning.

Related Careers in Arlington

If you are exploring warehouse associate work, these related Arlington roles are close matches:

• Forklift Operator Jobs
• Order Picker and Packer Jobs
• Material Handler Jobs
• Shipping and Receiving Clerk Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a license to work in a warehouse in Arlington?

No. Texas does not license warehouse associates. Forklift work requires OSHA training and certification, but that is the employer's responsibility, and many Arlington plants and distributors certify new hires on their own equipment.

How much do warehouse associates make in Arlington?

Most entry-level postings in Arlington and Grand Prairie run about $16 to $19 an hour, with recent staffing roles at $19 to $21. Experienced associates with equipment skills earn roughly $19 to $22, and senior material handlers and leads can reach $22 to $29.

What shifts do Arlington warehouses run?

It depends on the employer. IAC runs three shifts, 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm and 10pm to 6am, while Grainger's Imperial Supplies DC posts weekday daytime hours with no weekends. Staffing roles are often first shift at manufacturing clients.

Can I get to a warehouse job in Arlington without a car?

It is hard. Arlington has no fixed-route bus, and Arlington On-Demand rideshare runs 6am to 9pm on weekdays and 9am to 9pm on Saturdays, with no Sunday service. That works for some day shifts, but overnight and Sunday shifts usually need a car or a ride.

Is a staffing agency a good way to start?

For many people, yes. Kelly Services and Snelling both post Arlington warehouse roles with pay listed up front, and Snelling has an office on East Lamar Boulevard. Agency roles let you build scanner and forklift experience that direct-hire employers ask for.

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