PIV Operator | Day Shift Forklift & RF Tasks

Barrett Distribution Centers; Alabama; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers is seeking a PIV Operator to join our warehouse team. You will operate powered industrial vehicles to move, stack, and count merchandise, with responsibilities including shipping/receiving and accuracy checks.

This role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, and pays $18.50 per hour. Barrett emphasizes safety, training, and teamwork in a fast-growing distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High school/GED preferred.
• Prior PIV experience including reach truck or forklift preferred.
• Must complete Barrett training and certification for powered industrial vehicles.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English; bilingual Spanish/English helpful.
• Basic math and measurement skills; able to interpret documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIV) and motorized equipment to load, unload, move, stack, and stage product per established safety procedures
• Assist with shipping and receiving, including unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Execute receiving and put-away functions, moving inbound product safely to designated storage locations
• Pick and process customer orders efficiently via RF scanning or manual methods to meet service standards
• Move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers
• Identify and report product damages, shortages, or quality deficiencies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PIV experience

English communication

Education

High school/GED

Tools

Reach truck

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Job description

Barrett Distribution Centers is seeking a PIV Operator to join our warehouse team. You will operate powered industrial vehicles to move, stack, and count merchandise, with responsibilities including shipping/receiving and accuracy checks.

This role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, and pays $18.50 per hour. Barrett emphasizes safety, training, and teamwork in a fast-growing distribution environment.