Warehouse Associate Jobs in New York, NY
Warehouse associates in New York start at the city's $17.00 minimum or above, with FedEx in Brooklyn posting $19 to $20 an hour and hospital storerooms on the Upper East Side paying more. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what the work pays and how to get hired.
Current warehouse associate Openings in New York, NY
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Warehouse Associate Work in New York
New York's warehouse jobs sit in the City's Industrial Business Zones rather than in one big logistics park. In the Bronx, the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center holds more than 100 businesses and about 8,500 jobs moving roughly 4.5 billion pounds of food a year, with Port Morris next door. In Queens, parcel and delivery buildings cluster in Maspeth and along the JFK Industrial Corridor, where a $270 million cargo handling center opened in 2025. Staten Island has Amazon's JFK8 fulfillment center, and industrial Brooklyn runs from East Williamsburg to the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park.
Two things set the city apart. Pay transparency rules mean most postings show a range, so you can compare offers before you apply. And a large share of steady warehouse work is public or institutional: the MTA, City agencies and the big medical centers all run their own stockrooms, often with union benefits.
Top New York Employers Hiring Warehouse Associates
These employers have posted warehouse and stockroom jobs inside the five boroughs on their own career sites:
- FedEx - the Maspeth Avenue location in Brooklyn hires part-time package handlers for warehouse-style loading and sorting at $19 to $20 an hour, paid weekly.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering - General Stores at the York Avenue main campus hires logistics associates to receive, unpack and distribute supplies at $23.49 to $32.46 an hour.
- NYU Langone Health - supply chain associates stock storerooms and surgical carts on a Monday to Friday day schedule.
- MTA New York City Transit - the Division of Supply Logistics in Brooklyn employs stock workers who receive, store and ship parts across the transit system.
- City of New York - agencies including the NYPD hire Stock Workers in Queens, such as at College Point, and DCAS runs the Central Storehouse in Middle Village.
- NYC Health + Hospitals - the public hospital system hires Stock Workers from its civil service exam list for its hospital storerooms.
Warehouse Associate Salaries in New York
- Entry level: about $17 to $20 per hour for new associates and part-time package handlers.
- Experienced: roughly $20 to $24 per hour, and up to about $32 per hour on hospital logistics teams.
- Lead / public sector: $25 to $40 per hour for warehouse leads and civil service stock workers, with MTA stock titles in the mid-$30s.
These are estimates based on posted ranges and federal wage data for the New York metro, where stockers and order fillers earn a median of about $18.56 an hour and hand freight and stock movers about $20.81. Overnight shifts, forklift skills, holiday peak season and union contracts all move pay up.
How to Become a Warehouse Associate in New York
Most warehouse associate jobs need no experience: a high school diploma or equivalent helps, and employers train you on scanners, safety and their own systems. New York State and New York City do not license warehouse workers. If you will drive a forklift or other powered truck, OSHA requires your employer to train and certify you on that equipment. Civil service Stock Worker jobs with the City and NYC Health + Hospitals are filled from DCAS-style exams, so check filing dates. For free help finding openings, the Workforce1 Industrial and Transportation Career Centers have offices in Jamaica, Long Island City, the Bronx on Bruckner Boulevard, the Brooklyn Army Terminal and Staten Island.
What the Job Involves
Warehouse associates unload trucks, check deliveries against paperwork, scan and label items, put stock away, pick and pack orders, and stage outgoing shipments. Many also run pallet jacks, keep aisles clean and safe, count inventory and handle returns.
Skills Employers Look For
- Ability to lift, bend and stay on your feet for a full shift
- Accuracy when scanning, counting and labeling
- Comfort with RF scanners and basic inventory software
- Pallet jack or forklift experience
- Willingness to work early, overnight or weekend shifts
- Reliable attendance and teamwork
Career Path and Advancement
In New York the first step up is usually from part-time to full-time, then to a powered equipment, inventory or lead role. From there associates move to supervisor, or into civil service Stock Worker titles at the City, NYC Health + Hospitals or the MTA, where the ladder continues to supervisor of stock workers and storekeeper.
Related Careers in New York
If warehouse work interests you, these related New York roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need experience to get a warehouse job in New York?
Usually not. Most entry-level warehouse and package handler jobs train you on the job, and some City Stock Worker postings require no education or experience. Forklift jobs need employer certification before you drive.
How much do warehouse associates make in New York?
New associates generally earn about $17 to $20 an hour, since the New York City minimum wage is $17.00 in 2026. Experienced associates earn about $20 to $24, and hospital and public sector stockroom jobs pay more.
Are there part-time warehouse jobs in New York?
Yes. Parcel carriers hire many part-time package handlers, and FedEx says its part-time staff generally work one shift of 3 to 6 hours a day. Part-time work is a common way to get hired and move to full-time.
Where are most warehouse jobs in New York City?
They concentrate in the Industrial Business Zones: Hunts Point and Port Morris in the Bronx, Maspeth and the JFK area in Queens, industrial Brooklyn, and Staten Island. Hospital storerooms in Manhattan are another steady source.
Do I need a forklift license in New York?
There is no state or city forklift license. Under OSHA rules your employer trains, evaluates and certifies you on each type of truck you will run, and re-evaluates you at least every three years.
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