Warehouse & Logistics Jobs in Arlington, TX
Arlington's warehouse work runs through the Great Southwest Industrial District on the city's east side, where parts suppliers, distributors and plants along I-30 and SH 360 hire material handlers and forklift operators at $18 to $21 an hour. The guides below cover every warehouse and logistics role in Arlington.
Why Warehouse & Logistics Work Is Different in Arlington
Most warehouse jobs in Arlington are tied to manufacturing rather than pure e-commerce. The Great Southwest Industrial District, roughly 7,000 to 8,000 acres straddling Arlington and Grand Prairie, holds the supplier ring around GM Arlington Assembly on E Abram St, plus distribution centers and packaging plants. That means many openings sit inside plants: IAC moves parts to the line around the clock on three shifts, and Poly-America in Grand Prairie runs shipping, receiving and inventory control for its own production.
The second engine is distribution. Imperial Supplies, a Grainger company, runs a distribution center in the 76018 ZIP on a Monday to Friday day schedule, and staffing firms such as Snelling (Lamar Blvd office) and Kelly Services fill pick, pack and receiving jobs at Arlington manufacturers. Shift choice matters here: plant jobs pay differentials for nights, while distribution work tends to offer weekday hours. Nearly everyone drives, since Arlington has no fixed-route bus and most sites sit off I-20, I-30 or SH 360.
Top Warehouse & Logistics Employers in Arlington
These employers posted warehouse and logistics roles in Arlington or next door in Grand Prairie this month:
- International Automotive Components (IAC) - the GM tier-one supplier hires forklift material handlers on all three shifts plus parts packers.
- Imperial Supplies (Grainger) - the Arlington distribution center hires material handlers for picking, packing, kitting and cycle counts.
- Poly-America - the Grand Prairie manufacturer hires forklift drivers, packagers, material handlers and inventory control staff.
- Siemens - the Grand Prairie breaker plant hires warehouse managers, logistics supervisors and material handlers.
- Snelling - the staffing firm's Arlington office places shipping and receiving clerks, pickers and forklift operators at local plants.
- Kelly Services - the staffing firm fills pick and pack, receiving and high-reach forklift jobs in Arlington.
Warehouse & Logistics Career Paths in Arlington
- Entry warehouse work - Warehouse Associate, Order Picker and Packer, Fulfillment Associate and Material Handler. Most need no experience and train on the job.
- Equipment and inventory - Forklift Operator, Shipping and Receiving Clerk and Inventory Specialist. These pay more and reward RF scanner, WMS and powered-equipment skills.
- Planning and coordination - Logistics Coordinator and Supply Chain Coordinator. These office-side roles schedule freight and materials and often want a degree or certificate.
How to Start a Warehouse & Logistics Career in Arlington
- OSHA forklift certification - federal rule 29 CFR 1910.178 makes the employer train, certify and re-evaluate every operator at least every three years, so most Arlington employers certify you on site.
- Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center - Arlington ISD's CTE campus on Browning Dr runs a Transportation, Distribution and Logistics cluster for high school students.
- Tarrant County College Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Level 1 certificates in Warehouse Management and Transportation Management (15 hours each) and an AAS, based at the Hadley Center on TCC Northwest and offered mostly online.
- UT Arlington - the College of Business offers a BBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management for planning and management tracks.
Texas has no state license for warehouse or forklift work; forklift certification is an employer duty under OSHA, and degrees and certificates are employer preference for coordinator and supervisor jobs.
Warehouse & Logistics Salaries in Arlington
- Entry - about $16 to $21 an hour for associates, packers and material handlers.
- Mid - about $19 to $23 an hour for forklift operators, high-reach operators and shipping and receiving clerks.
- Senior - about $61,000 to $116,000 a year for logistics supervisors and warehouse managers at area manufacturers.
These are estimates from recent Arlington and Grand Prairie postings. Plants typically pay more for night shifts and powered equipment, while distribution centers trade a lower ceiling for weekday hours. Staffing jobs often start as temp roles; direct-hire plant jobs usually carry medical, dental, 401(k) and paid time off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience to get a warehouse job in Arlington?
Usually not. Entry roles such as material handler, packer and warehouse associate mostly ask for reliability, the ability to lift around 50 pounds and basic scanner skills. Employers train you, and many certify you on a forklift once you are on the floor.
Do I need a license to drive a forklift in Texas?
No. Texas has no state forklift license. OSHA requires your employer to train you, evaluate you on the equipment you will run and certify you, with a re-evaluation at least every three years.
How much do warehouse jobs pay in Arlington?
Recent Arlington postings start around $16 to $21 an hour for entry work. Forklift and high-reach operators and shipping and receiving clerks usually land between $19 and $23, and supervisors and managers earn roughly $61,000 to $116,000 a year.
Where are most warehouse jobs in Arlington?
The biggest cluster is the Great Southwest Industrial District along I-30 and SH 360 on the east side, which runs into Grand Prairie. There is also distribution work in southeast Arlington's 76018 ZIP near I-20.
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 only until 9 pm on weekdays and not on Sundays, so overnight and weekend shifts nearly always need your own transportation.
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