Part 5/11:
What's at Risk? The Jobs Being Replaced
The primary targets for automation are repetitive manual labor jobs—a category that includes:
Order pickers
Stockers
Loaders and unloaders
Goods sorters and handlers
These roles involve tasks that are physical, repetitive, and often brainless, making them highly susceptible to robotic replacement. Video footage of Amazon warehouses showcases robots zipping around, optimizing efficiency, and reducing the need for human intervention.