PIV Operator

Barrett Distribution Center • Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

The PIV Operator reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and operates powered industrial vehicles to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The role works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $17.50 per hour, with an increase of $0.25 per hour after 30 days of successful work and another $0.25 per hour after 90 days of successful work.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete the Barrett training and certification program for company-used Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior powered industrial vehicle experience preferred, including reach truck, forklift, order picker, or electric walkie rider.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locate and load customer products onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using powered industrial trucks or other motorized equipment, following established procedures and safety requirements.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift, basaloid, clamp truck, or other powered equipment.
• Assist with shipping and receiving, including unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations.
• Move products efficiently from staging or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Perform picking duties in a manner that meets customer service standards.
• Process customer orders for picking, receiving, put-away, and loading, using RF scanning or manual methods.
• Identify and report product damage, shortages, or quality deficiencies.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with prescribed work methods.
• Comply with OSHA, EPA, and Hazard Communication & GHS/SDS “Right to Know” standards.
• Complete and document daily start-of-shift equipment inspections.
• Perform or assist with equipment maintenance as required.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and the work area in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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