Warehouse Technician

If you have questions or for more information about the Warehouse Technician Training, please contact Andrea Turner-Wallingford at 410-554-9142 or by email at Andrea.Turner-Wallingford2@maryland.gov.

Program Description

This is an eight-week Partnership Training program that will prepare students to work in a modernized warehouse. This program includes classroom and on-the-job training and is taught by an instructor from the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC).

Training curriculum includes:

• Material Storage
• Equipment Handling
  
• Receiving Incoming Stock
• Preparing Goods for Shipment
• Forklift Safety Certification
• Warehouse Safety Guidelines

Program Requirements

An individual must possess:

• Basic computer literacy
• Clean background or an ability to get bonded
• 3rd-grade Math & 4th-​grade Reading Comprehension
• Ability to follow step-by-step directions
• Basic problem solving and observation skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds (occasionally)
• Private transportation is strongly recommended (most warehouses are not on public transportation lines)
• Ability to tolerate varied temperatures
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Employment Outlook

Employment opportunities for warehouse technicians are expected to grow by 5% through 2028. Average hourly wage in Maryland is $17.50.

Authorization Requirements

1. Category: WTC Career & Technology Training
   Subcategory: Partnership – Warehouse Technician
2. Category: WTC Employment Services
   Subcategory: WTC Training Graduates
3. Category: WTC Behavioral Health Services
   Subcategory: Addictions Assessment
4. Category: WTC RTS Support
   Subcategory: OT-PT Back Class

For consumers on the Autism Spectrum add the following item:

5. Category: WTC Autism Services Training
   Subcategory: Autism Support-Group
6. Category: WTC Autism Services Training
   Subcategory: Autism Employment Support-Group

Uniform Requirements

Please list uniforms on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for Warehouse Technician Training uniforms is $150. WTC staff will order uniforms.

Sign Language Interpreting

Please include Communication Services on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for sign language interpreting for Deaf consumers is $24,113. WTC staff will arrange this service.

Transportation

Please include Transportation on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for transportation to internships is $225. WTC staff will arrange this service.

IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs

• Service Category: WTC Career and Technology Training
• Warehouse Training – $2,866
• Service Category: Goods/Services Required for Training or Employment
• Uniforms – $150
• Service Category: Communication Services
• Communication – $24,113
• Service Category: Transportation
• Transportation – $225

Warehouse Technician Handout​