material handler

warehouse package handler

warehouse clerk

warehouse associate

packer

GXO Logistics

I worked there for almost 9months. And within the first couple weeks I was already getting trained in many different things! I love learning new things and knew and did a lot more then the others who had been there longer then me! But I never got the appreciation I deserved. I was hired as a material handler at $17 hour. With years of previous experience! But I thought hey I will show them what I’m worth and how I will continue to work like this the entire time I’m here, then they will give me a raise surly! I also got hired on for day shift (6am-2pm m-f) but after a while they made it mandatory to do 4 / 10 hour shift a week when they got busy (with 3 days off). Because I lived in Portland or also took me an hour or two to get to and from Work. So I was leaving at 445am and wouldn’t get home until 7:30 or 8pm. I also was training ppl pretty quickly after I started because I already knew enough to do so, but the ppl I was training somehow were making more then me.! Which is something that bothers me. I was a hired a material handler. but I also did the intakes for all of the deliveries (ups, fedx, dbl, amazon)  that came in off the trucks before they could go on the floor.  I also did returns area, and the did the hospital as well , (which meant any delivery that came in that wasn’t working in the system, I created it in the system for it and then it could go back out to be processed in. (I was only one of two ppl in the entire wearhouse who know how to do these) I also worked in the shipping area , putting things away and taking them off the racks. My point is my job only required me to sit at a computer all day on the floor and take inventory into the system. (Scan a package, print a label, slap the label on and put it into a new box next to you) That’s it. But the amount of other things I got to learn , should have granted me a raise for sure. But no never did. Even after asking for one. I left only making 19/ hour. I would have loved to stay there but I was not being appreciated like I should’ve been, which is really easy to do. My last point is there sense of community (if you look online, you see all the coworkers hanging out doing fundraisers you know going to lunch together. Seems like a great environment.) but that’s most of their overseas warehouses. We never got any food delivered any lunches nothing it was a very big disconnect from the management and the workers. It would’ve been nice for. Kind of you know monthly get together where everybody gets together and does something together to get to know each other and to just show your employees you care about them. 

The job is not bad. The way the company is managed is.  There is too much favoritism. Hiring is done within families and in the same departments. That is a recipe for trouble and I've seen it there. There is no time off for crews who work through holidays other than what they must earn which is awful. It takes too long to earn PTO, especially if you aren't a lead or supervisor so there is no benefit.  If you are sick, you'd better have earned some PTO or you get points.   The "system" gives points for everything, even when a day is approved, if a supervisor forgets to review it and catch the point it added to an employee, you're stuck with it and employees aren't allowed to even view their own points on their profile. Who remembers what the situation was 6 months ago when you got that point for something missed by your supervisor?  I get the idea of people are out too much but if so, let them go.  Forcing people to have PTO in order not to get points...really? It takes over a month to earn one day of PTO. Love my coworkers for most part but there is a lot of unfairness in my particular department. This company needs to review some of their areas better and realize that there are some good workers who deserve more than they get. I thought I'd want to retire there, but not so sure of that anymore. No room to move up for people because the company where I am is way too top heavy now. If that weren't the case, they could invest a little more into the good employees they have presently and work morale wouldn't be so terrible. There is a lot of money wasted in areas it should not be. Some got promoted without the skills needed for their title and were not trained properly to carry out their responsibilities nor were they held responsible for it but received that raise for promotion. 

I joined GXO Logistics with high hopes of building a long-term career and growing professionally. Unfortunately, my experience was frustrating and disappointing. While the company promotes itself as offering training and development, I found the training structure extremely unclear. There was no set timeline for when training would end or what benchmarks I was expected to meet. I was told multiple times that "it takes time to learn everything," yet when I made a mistake, it felt like there was zero tolerance or support for it  even though I was still within what should have been a learning phase.
I consistently asked for feedback and clarity on what I needed to improve, and I rarely received helpful guidance. At times, it felt like some people didn’t want to train or simply avoided being involved. It created an uncomfortable, passive-aggressive environment where I was left to figure things out on my own  and blamed when things didn’t go perfectly.
I came in on time, asked questions, and genuinely wanted to succeed. But instead of support, I experienced mixed messages, poor communication from management, and a lack of transparency about growth opportunities. When I asked about advancement, I was told others had been promoted 
yet I saw coworkers in the same position for years without progress.
To be clear, I still did my best, double-checked my work, and owned up to any errors. But GXO's culture made it hard to thrive unless you were already part of a small inner circle.

The logistics industry is demanding, and I understand mistakes matter but new hires deserve structure, support, and honest feedback. Sadly, I didn’t get that here.


I worked at Clayton as a Quality Specialist. A typical day involved quality checks, documentation, and working closely with production and supervision. I found my direct manager and supervisor to be professional, approachable, and supportive, and I enjoyed collaborating with them.

The most enjoyable part of the role was working with people on the floor who cared about doing the job correctly. The hardest part was navigating company policies that were not clearly explained during onboarding. I became ill during the second week of my two-week notice period and later learned this resulted in a permanent non-rehire status. This policy was never explained in orientation or paperwork, and I only found out afterward.

Greater transparency around sickness and rehire policies would help future employees make informed decisions.

The location I work at is new and they just copied and pasted the model they had elsewhere without putting any thoughts into it whatsoever. They didn't even have a way for us to store or heat our lunches when we opened and leadership sat for weeks with their thumbs up their butts not doing anything to fix it. Every process they have wastes time and money. We don't have enough equipment and we don't even have what we need to keep the equipment we do have charged and ready to go. Drivers are having to wait an inordinate amount of time, we are either sitting around with nothing we can do or are rushing to get things done. Everyone is on a different page. We're having to work 10-hour days 5 days per week and 6 hours on Saturdays with no end in sight, because leadership doesn't seem to have a plan to make things more efficient. They even told us last week that we could make plans with family in Saturday, then, by Friday, told us they needed volunteers to come in on Saturday and if they didn't get enough, they'd make it mandatory. Just some really weak leadership that are full of hot air. They don't walk the walk. The only one who is worth his weight is my direct supervisor who is thwarted at every turn by higher leadership. Additionally, you literally can't reach anyone if you need to call in. There's no landline. You have to call a manager's cell phone and they don't answer.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at GXO is your weekend. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Absolutely no stress whatsoever! All that is required of you is that you only work as hard as the laziest person on your shift! 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Worked at GXO for nearly 3 years. Gave 110% each day. Took only minimal PTO as needed. Never once met with or was approached by my immediate supervisor or by company manager when I issued my letter of resignation. Then again, upon my hire 3 yrs ago I was never introduced to or greeted my my immediate supervisors or management. It’s a great place to work if you have little to no self-motivation. Very few coworkers did which led to the few doing the work of many. Management did little if anything to bring staffing levels up to minimum standards. Lots of promises of getting more hires yet each week would ask employees to look for and recommend friends/acquaintances to apply. Could continue for pages but you get the idea…..

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Complete your own work as well as a lot of work neglected or refused by your colleagues. No accountability for the slackers….and if there is an issue or violation of policy by a specific employee…..no worries there either……that individual won’t be held accountable, instead….EVERYONE will be included in the violation and given a group verbal admonishing.

There is so much I could say about this company, the pay is decent and the workload is not always terrible. But the expectations are unreal, I've been working here for YEARS and that time has included me running an entire department by myself and getting the quality metrics to 100% after they were plummeted by someone who ended up getting fired. I FINALLY got a promotion after continuously proving myself and wearing myself down to the point now I have so many health issues that I've been missing work and not once have they acted like I mattered, I'm literally just another number to them. I've gotten employee of the month and was promised things that were NEVER delivered, I've been recognized by countless people, teams, and higher-ups but yet someone who makes it a habit of doing nothing but hiding out got another promotion before me. I cannot tell you how infuriating it is to give your all to a company that doesn't even see you. No matter how hard you try, it's never good enough. So in conclusion, is the pay worth the stress, is it worth the long hours and total disregard for health concerns? The answer is no, absolutely not. If you have a family, expect to rarely see them. The only way to consistently move up in this company is to either manipulate people, or tuck your tail between your legs and work like a robot. If you don't want to be another 'cog' in the machine, please don't work here. No amount of money is worth your sanity.

Management (when available and capable of the position) sweep all employee concerns under the rug. Weather big or small all concerns fall on deaf ears.  All employees are classified as a PIT/material handler no matter what  your daily job duties (data entry, clerk, etc). Also, everyone is also paid the same regardless of daily duties. OVERWORK, UNDERPAID, AND UNAPPRECIATED. Expected to work multiple Saturdays (months worth of Saturdays) and they can classify Saturdays as scheduled/“mandatory” working days whenever they feel like it, but won’t show it in the handbook where it says so. NO CALL, NO SHOWS ARE APPLIED ON SATURDAYS.   Employees are fed lies and left in the dark about everything including job security. Once, they do tell employees somethings it’s EXTREMELY watered down and far from the actual true and employees are left to fill in the blanks.  They say it’s room for advancement (which isn’t true)  instead of being promoted into a higher position by supervisor (when one is available on site) they want you to take classes for 3-6 weeks and then apply for the position or apply for the position and compete with outside candidates for the position. Don’t plan to make a career working here, no climbing company ladder. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The administrative staff were very polite and respectful, and they always were available to help you achieve your position and they also made sure that everyone was crossed trained in most departments in our department all was taught by the leads and Supers and they were all very patient.  It's very welcoming environment to all people that are looking for a stable job and doesn't have worry about not being themselves and having to impress anyone. No need for AI at GXO. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No stress  it's a distribution center and it's all about satisfying the customer so when it's short  mandatory overtime because of the amount of volume hasn't been fulfilled the backbone of the Company includes the Spine to has to step up to the plate. Right? With that being said I don't think that I have to go into detail about what I'm saying. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very Comfortable  and  Friendly. Lots of Good Morning acknowledgement in the morning from all of the diverse people who are a part of that very rare Culture 


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very positive and Laid back  no worries about not being able to have a good relationship with your bosses.

Absolutely horrible work environment. They can never keep people long enough for them to understand how to do the job properly, 85% of the time they quit within the first month.

In your interview they will inform you of occasional weekends, but it will become clear shortly after starting that they require every weekend. They have started a new shifts, only hire for those now. They are 12 hour rotating, 2 on 2 off 3 on 2 off 2 on 3 off. According to the schedule you are suppose to have every other 3 day weekend off. They will turn around and tell you you will need to work sat, in the middle of your 3 day, and tell you would will receive. Attendance points if you don't show up. If you have requested for the days off in advance, without using pto. They will automatically use your pto if you don't show up for that Saturday.

If you haven't served in the military at any point, expect to get the cold shoulder from the site manager. There is a clear sign of favoritism amongst the management, and you will learn quickly who can work as little as they please and who can't.

Its an overall extremely stressful experience working at GXO. 

On the plus side, the other employees are cool and everyone gets along with each other fairly well. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Material handler 8 salaries reported	$18.69 per hour
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Packer 1 salary reported	$18.69 per hour

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