PIV Operator

Barrett Distribution Centers•Curtis Bay, MD

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 position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $18.50 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. The operator handles customer products and materials using powered equipment, supports shipping and receiving, and performs picking, put-away, loading, and staging tasks. The role also includes following safety and compliance requirements, completing daily equipment inspections, reporting product issues, and maintaining equipment and work areas.

Requirements

Must successfully complete Barrett's 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 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.
Safely unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
Process customer orders for picking, receiving, put-away, and loading using RF scanning or manual methods.
Identify damages and report product shortages or quality deficiencies.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods.
Comply with OSHA, EPA, and Hazard Communication and GHS/SDS Right to Know standards.
Complete and document daily start-shift equipment inspections.
Perform or assist with equipment maintenance as required.
Maintain equipment, materials, and work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.