PIV Operator

Barrett Distribution Centers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers in New Jersey seeks a PIV Operator to move, load, and count merchandise using powered industrial trucks, reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Workdays are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Starting wage is $17.50 per hour, with raises after 30 days and after 90 days for successful performance. Training provided and safety is emphasized throughout daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school/GED preferred.
• PIV experience preferred; including reach truck and forklift.
• Must complete Barrett certification program for Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other equipment to move merchandise safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload, stack, and stage product according to procedures.
• Assist with shipping/receiving and inbound/outbound checks.
• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Identify damages or shortages and report findings.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform inspections daily.

Skills

PIV experience

Forklift operation

English literacy

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Barrett training

Job description

The Position:

The PIV 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 Monday through Friday, from 8am-4:30pm.

The compensation for this position is $17.50/hour.

After 30 days of successful work, the pay rate will increase by $.25/hour; after 90 days of successful work, the pay rate will increase by another $.25/hour.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Locate and load, with Powered Industrial Truck/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

Qualifications:

• High school/GED preferred.
• Prior PIV 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.