Forklift Operator – Early Shift with Growth Opportunities

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc.; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers is seeking a PIV Operator to support our warehouse operations in Massachusetts. The role involves operating powered industrial vehicles to load, unload, move, and stage merchandise, with RF scanning and manual order picking to meet service standards.

The position runs 5:00am-3:30pm, Wednesday through Saturday, offering a $19.50 per hour wage. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant PIV experience, plus Barrett training and basic math ability.

Qualifications

• High school/GED preferred.
• Prior PIV experience preferred; including reach truck, forklift, order picker, electric walkie rider.
• Must complete Barrett training and certification for Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English (Bilingual Spanish/English preferred).
• Must perform basic arithmetic and interpret safety/operating manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIV) and motorized equipment to load, unload, move, stack, and stage products per safety procedures.
• Assist with shipping/receiving, unload trucks and check-in merchandise.
• Perform receiving and put-away functions, move inbound product to storage locations.
• Pick and process customer orders via RF scanning or manual methods to meet service standards.
• Move product from staging/storage to rail cars or trailers.
• Identify and report damages, shortages, or defects; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PIV operation

Forklift operation

RF scanning

English communication

Math basics

Education

High school/GED

Job description

Barrett Distribution Centers is seeking a PIV Operator to support our warehouse operations in Massachusetts. The role involves operating powered industrial vehicles to load, unload, move, and stage merchandise, with RF scanning and manual order picking to meet service standards.

The position runs 5:00am-3:30pm, Wednesday through Saturday, offering a $19.50 per hour wage. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant PIV experience, plus Barrett training and basic math ability.