Class code 8018 — Wholesale Store — NOC

This code applies to wholesale distribution businesses that buy goods in volume and resell them to other businesses rather than directly to the public. It's a broad catch-all for wholesalers whose product line doesn't fall under a more specific classification, covering everything from general merchandise distributors to specialty goods wholesalers.

The work mixes office-based sales and order processing with warehouse activity: receiving pallets, staging inventory, picking and packing orders, and loading outbound trucks. Payroll usually includes warehouse workers, forklift operators, order pickers, drivers making local deliveries, and inside sales or account staff.

Because wholesale operations involve material handling equipment, stacked inventory, and loading dock activity, injury exposure runs higher than a typical retail storefront. Common claims include strains from manual lifting, forklift-related incidents, and injuries from falling stock or pallet jack use, making this a medium-risk classification compared to pure retail sales roles.