Forklift/ Reach Truck Operator

Barrett Distribution Centers • Byhalia, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries. More than anything else, we’re a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges. Here at Barrett, we’re looking for smart, hard-working top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company. If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you! The PIV Operator, reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, is responsible for operating specific power industrial vehicles for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. This position works 4:00pm- 12:45am, Sunday- Thursday. The compensation for this position is $19.50/hour.

Requirements

• High school/GED preferred.
• Prior PIV experience preferred; including but not limited to reach truck, forklift, order picker, electric walkie rider.
• Must successfully complete the Barrett training and certification program for company used Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred).
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIV) and motorized equipment (forklift, clamp truck, etc.) to load, unload, move, stack, and stage product per established safety procedures
• Assist with shipping and receiving, including unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Execute receiving and put-away functions, moving inbound product safely to designated storage locations
• Pick and process customer orders efficiently via RF scanning or manual methods to meet service standards
• Move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers
• Identify and report product damages, shortages, or quality deficiencies
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED