Workers' comp class code · Industrial & Other
Class code 8018-2 — Distribution Warehouse
Storage and distribution of goods including forklift operation.
This classification applies to distribution warehouses that receive high volumes of goods and move them back out quickly, often serving as a hub for regional or national shipping networks. Forklift operation, conveyor systems, and rapid order turnaround distinguish this from smaller general storage facilities.
Staffing includes forklift and reach-truck operators, conveyor and sortation line staff, loaders and unloaders working multiple dock doors, and shift supervisors managing throughput targets. Work is frequently organized around shift quotas and delivery windows, which increases the pace of manual handling.
Because of higher forklift traffic and tighter schedules, this classification sees more vehicle-pedestrian incidents, racking collisions, and strains from rapid repetitive lifting than a lower-volume storage facility. Traffic management, speed limits for powered equipment, and rotation of repetitive tasks are key controls for keeping claims down.
What code 8018-2 typically includes
- Forklift, reach-truck, and order-picker operators
- Conveyor and sortation line workers
- Dock crews loading and unloading multiple trailers per shift
- Shift supervisors managing throughput and staffing
- Returns processing and inventory reconciliation staff
Codes this one gets confused with
8292 — Warehousing — General Storage
General storage involves lower throughput and less continuous forklift traffic than a dedicated distribution operation.
See code 82928107 — Machinery Dealer — Sales & Service
A machinery dealer's storage yard supports sales and repair, not high-volume distribution of general goods.
See code 8107What this code means for your premium
Distribution warehousing typically rates somewhat higher than general storage because of increased forklift traffic and the pace of order fulfillment.
Estimate your premiumClassification is not final until a carrier assigns it. Code numbers, wording and exceptions vary by state and rating bureau — several states run their own bureaus. This page is general reference written in our own words; your carrier's underwriter assigns the code based on your actual operations and payroll records.
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