Intro to Logistics Careers
Every product you’ve ever bought — from sneakers to groceries to smartphones — got to you because someone in logistics made it happen. Logistics is the engine that keeps America running, and right now, the industry is desperate for workers.
ONE DAY: Intro to Logistics Careers gives you a real look at three powerful career paths:
📦 Warehouse & Fulfillment — the people who receive, sort, pack, and ship products
🚛 Freight & Trucking — the drivers and dispatchers who move goods across the country
📊 Supply Chain & Inventory — the planners and coordinators who keep it all organized
💰 Salary & Career Outlook
- Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator: $35,000 – $55,000/year
- Freight & Logistics Coordinator: $40,000 – $60,000/year
- Supply Chain Specialist: $45,000 – $70,000/year
- CDL Truck Driver: $55,000 – $90,000/year (covered in a separate course)
Salaries vary by location, employer, experience, and certifications.
🎓 Education & Requirements
- Warehouse & Fulfillment: No degree required — most employers provide on-the-job training
- Freight Coordinator: High school diploma or GED + on-the-job or certificate training
- Supply Chain: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred, but entry-level roles are available
- Forklift Certification: Short training program (1–3 days) + certification test
🔐 Can You Join with a Felony or Conviction?
- Warehouse & Fulfillment: One of the most accessible industries for returning citizens — many large employers (Amazon, UPS, FedEx) have fair-chance hiring policies
- Freight & Trucking (non-CDL): Generally accessible; background checks vary by employer
- Supply Chain: Office-based roles may have stricter checks, but entry-level warehouse-to-coordinator paths are common
- CDL Licensing: Certain offenses (especially drug-related) affect eligibility — covered in detail in the CDL course
🚀 Take the Next Step!
📜 Earn your certificate (viewable under “My Certificates”)
📞 Connect with local logistics employers and training programs
📢 Share your achievement with potential employers and workforce programs
Logistics is everywhere — and your future in it starts today! 📦🚛
