EPJ Operator

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. is seeking an EPJ Operator to operate pallet jacks and related equipment, loading, unloading, and staging merchandise across daily operations in Garland, TX.

You will support receiving,put-away, order picking, and shipment preparation while maintaining a safe, organized work area. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience with powered industrial vehicles, and completion of Barrett's PPE vehicle training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Completion of Barrett's training and certification program for Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and reading safety documents.
• Commitment to safety and OSHA/GHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product using electric pallet jack and motorized equipment.
• Operate forklift and related machinery to move and stage inventory.
• Assist shipping/receiving and unload inbound merchandise.
• Perform put-away, picking, and loading per procedures.
• Inspect equipment daily and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and follow safety rules.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality issues.
• Complete shift equipment inspections before start.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

Forklift

Reach truck

Order picker

Electric walkie rider

Job description

Who We Are

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.

The Position

The EPJ 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 7:00am- 3:30pm, Monday- Friday.

Your Day-to-Day

• Locate and load, with Electric Pallet Jack/motorized equipment, customer product onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves according to established procedures and safety requirements.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and material using a forklift, basaloid, clamp truck or other powered equipment.
• Assist with shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise.
• Receiving / Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently move product from staging and / or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customers’ service standards.
• Process customer orders for picking, receiving, put-away, and loading functions either via a RF Scanning or manually.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies of product(s) being handled.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Comply with OSHA, EPA and Hazard Communication & GHS/SDS “Right to Know” Standards.
• Complete and document all start-shift equipment inspections daily
• Perform or assist in equipment maintenance as required.
• Maintain the equipment, materials and work area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring To The Table

High school/GED preferred.

Prior Electric Pallet Jack/motorized equipment 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Barrett Distribution Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.