Warehouse and logistics job descriptions
Warehouse, forklift, trucking, and delivery roles. 4 free, ready-to-post templates with May 2025 BLS pay data, exempt status guidance, legal notes, interview questions, and a PDF.
Warehouse and transportation jobs have some of the highest early turnover in the economy, and much of it comes from new hires who didn't know what the job involved. Honest descriptions of lifting, temperature, shifts, and productivity expectations are the cheapest retention tool you have.
This department is also heavily regulated. The descriptions below cover OSHA's forklift training and evaluation rules, the federal ban on workers under 18 operating forklifts, warehouse quota disclosure laws in several states, CDL and DOT drug testing requirements, and the Motor Carrier Act overtime exemption and its small vehicle exception.
4 warehouse and logistics job descriptions
Warehouse worker
Also called warehouse associate, order picker, material handler.
Forklift operator
Also called forklift driver, reach truck operator, material handler (forklift).
Truck driver (CDL)
Also called CDL Class A driver, tractor-trailer driver, OTR driver.
Delivery driver
Also called route driver, van driver, courier.
Warehouse and logistics pay snapshot
National median pay for every role in this department, highest to lowest. Use it as a starting point, then check local data before you set a range.
| Role | Median hourly | Annual equivalent | Overtime status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck driver (CDL) | $28.19 | $58,640 | Exempt or nonexempt |
| Forklift operator | $22.32 | $46,430 | Nonexempt |
| Delivery driver | $21.57 | $44,870 | Nonexempt |
| Warehouse worker | $19.35 | $40,250 | Nonexempt |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Annual equivalent is the hourly median x 2,080 hours. Overtime status is our general guidance; duties and pay decide each case.
Warehouse and logistics hiring FAQ
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