PIV Operator

Barrett Distribution Center • Hillsborough, 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 schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $17.50 per hour, increasing by $0.25 per hour after 30 days of successful work and by another $0.25 per hour after 90 days of successful work.

The role supports warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and loading. The operator uses powered equipment to handle products and materials, processes orders using RF scanning or manually, follows safety requirements and prescribed work methods, inspects and maintains equipment, and keeps the work area orderly. Other duties may be assigned.

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 PIV experience preferred, including experience with reach trucks, forklifts, order pickers, or electric walkie riders.
• 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.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations.
• Move products 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 product damage and report 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-of-shift equipment inspections.
• Perform or assist with equipment maintenance as required.
• Keep equipment, materials, and the work area neat, clean, and orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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