Forklift/PIV Operator — Day Shift, Growth Path

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. is seeking a PIV Operator to operate powered industrial vehicles and handle merchandise across our NJ facility. The role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with wage progression.

The starting pay is $17.50 per hour, with raises to $17.75 after 30 days and $18.00 after 90 days, subject to successful performance. Barrett emphasizes safety and efficiency in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school/GED preferred.
• Prior PIV experience preferred; including reach truck, forklift, order picker, electric walkie rider.
• Must successfully complete Barrett training and certification for Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial vehicles to move, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage product using forklift or similar equipment.
• Assist with shipping and receiving and unload trucks.
• Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
• Move products from staging to rail cars or trailers as needed.
• Perform picking duties to meet service standards.

Skills

PIV experience

English communication

Safety compliance

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck

Order picker

Job description

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. is seeking a PIV Operator to operate powered industrial vehicles and handle merchandise across our NJ facility. The role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with wage progression.

The starting pay is $17.50 per hour, with raises to $17.75 after 30 days and $18.00 after 90 days, subject to successful performance. Barrett emphasizes safety and efficiency in daily operations.