warehouse associate

truck driver

forklift operator

warehouse supervisor

staff accountant

Barrett Distribution Centers

Barrett Distribution is a great company with core values that most leadership tries to live by and bring out in their teams. On floor leadership is great and do everything they can to help in other areas when the need is there.  But the opportunity for advancement is very inconsistant. Some management will look to promote from within, which is supposed to be on of the benefits of staying with the company. For others it all depends on how they know you. I've seen quite a few deserving leads who have worked their butts off get screwed out of advancing in their own departments even, because some guy a manager knew needed a job, and was ultimately a terrible choice. This happens more often than it should, and is not talked about. In fact, when the concern arises it is actively avoided, which is  a moral killer when hourly associates see deserving people get thrown to the side, and makes them question if they even have a chance. My advice to management would be to trust your team. Trust that your leads who have to work every aspect of their area know what they are doing, and that they will most likely be better suited for managing their area. There is a reason that in every posted position for Barrett, it plainly states "We love to promote from within"

Many companies I have worked for have "core values", most of which are flashy phrases aimed to make higher ups feel good about themselves. Not Barrett. They practice what they preach. They talk about their core values and not only what they mean, but why they are important. They take the time to educate their employees and work to create a work environment that is welcoming.

They are by no means perfect, HR and IT are both areas that need investment in as they often do not feel as available as one would desire, but that is but a small thing that will not significantly impact most hourly associates. 

The best thing about them is their investment in people. Most managers in the warehouse started as hourly associates with a fair number even starting as temps, and most of them are more than willing to help those that desire it achieve the same success. 

Is it a lot of work? Absolutely, as any good job should be. If you are not the type to put forward genuine effort than this is not a company for you, but if you are willing to make that effort it is recognized and met with equally great reward.  

Best company I have ever worked for, hands down. 

If you’re someone who thrives on hard work with absolutely no recognition or fair compensation, this is the place for you. Our company offers the unique opportunity to push yourself to the limit while receiving little to nothing in return. We pride ourselves on having aggressive managers who excel at micromanaging, belittling, and blaming others for their own mistakes. Poor management isn’t a flaw here — it’s our business model.

You’ll work long hours with impossible expectations, all while dealing with shifting goals, unclear instructions, and last-minute demands. Any suggestions for improvement will be ignored or dismissed, because the leadership already knows best — even when the results say otherwise. Your personal time and well-being will be seen as inconveniences, and you can expect to be treated as disposable if you can’t keep up with the chaos.

If you’re ready for an environment where stress is high, pay is low, and turnover is celebrated as “fresh talent coming in,” then apply today. We can’t promise you a future here, but we can guarantee an unforgettable experience in how not to run a workplace.


What is the best part of working at the company?
There are so many. PTO, health, dental, 401K match. They offer hardship loans, quarterly & annual bonuses. The hirer ups don’t treat you like another employee. They know us all by name & treat us with respect. The customers we ship for, on the other hand, haven’t gotten the memo. Other than that they are an amazing company to work for.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
We have undying “Dedication to the customer” which sometimes the customers take over the top. They hold us to a huge level of expectation & they do not budge on what they believe we should be able to do.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The CSS floor is always climate controlled. However, the warehouse floor is not. They make accommodations like other warehouse with fans & heaters but it is not a climate controlled warehouse.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Although it is the same routine everyday there are always new skills & details I learn. It is a steady pace & untiring environment. All the associates want you to do your best.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of work for this company was receiving quarterly bonuses.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part about working with this job is unorganized, management show favor, Future Barrett employees (temporary associates) try to control you & it’s allowed. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture sucks at this company. This company it not good to work for. The request you to do mandatory overtime the day it’s needed. The company hit a big goal by pushing 9 million of sales out & the account that we work for only requested giving the employees a cake in our department… 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful,  you never know what the day may bring because it’s not organized. & in the summer months it’s extremely hot with not enough fans. Fans had to be rotated every 30 mins

What is the best part of working at the company?
There is no best part pay isn’t enough they don’t care about there workers that’s why they use temp agencies because nobody stays they bring there friends from the outside an give them the position that  are paying meanwhile the guys that break there backs aren’t even notified that the positions are available worst place I ever worked management is horrible always short staffed …I worked there 3 years nothing changed just gets worst every year check their turn over rate !!!!!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Always short staffed the pay is horrible

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Horrible it’s just work work work an the summer is the worst over a 100 degrees in there they don’t even put water out for the guys unless we complained 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful place just makes ya never want to do warehouse work again

This company has a great idea and culture about the business, but the management seems to have too much preference towards certain employees. They tend to promote people who are friends or partners with the management, rather than those who are truly qualified for the position. This is in spite of the fact that the company's core values are supposed to be practiced. 

For instance, there was a team leader who had worked in the company for two years and had trained a warehouse associate to become a team leader. However, when a supervisor position opened up, another team leader with only one year of experience got the job instead of the more experienced team leader. This is unfair and goes against the principles of meritocracy that the company should be following.

Barrett, is a large company 3rd party company with multiple accounts from all over the world. Driving a forklift, reach trucks, cherry pickers, electric jack, any warehouse machinery to get the customers orders fulfilled throughout the day. The management team are friendly with all employees constantly pushing us and making us strive for our goals and achievements. Learned how to used a RF scan gun and also worked with inventory management team. Hardest part about the job is when things go missing due to misplaced items or receiving error, the part isn't available. Barrett also expanded and works with Best Buy and Advanced Auto Parts, 2 of the biggest accounts in the warehouse

Good work. Keeps me busy for most of the day. However, there are some supervisors and managers that should not be in their positions. You are out on the floor, while most just stay at their desks or offices. Some should just be information analytics, and others should be in the management positions. Yearly reviews are a joke. My supervisor rated me one way, and my manager rated me way below what my supervisor did. I don't even work with my Manager directly so my supervisor knows me better. There is honestly no standard, and just how you feel about someone. Enjoyable part of my job, is the work with other employees. Even though we push hard everyday, most employees have a good attitude, and rarely see people absolutely miserable or burnt out. 

The management at Barrett is very poor, due primarily to bad communication.  The vast majority of upper management is located in Boston, Ma., and is out of touch with Memphis.  The turnover is astronomically high, which coincides with very low morale.  If you're looking for a job, it's better than nothing.  The benefits are subpar compared to any other place that I've been.  The training is almost nonexistent, as you're paired with one of the few Vets, and expected to pick up as much as you can on the fly.  The second that I secured a better position with a better company, I didn't hesitate to put in my notice to Barrett.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Warehouse associate 2 salaries reported	$15.75 per hour
Truck driver 3 salaries reported	$24.87 per hour
Forklift operator 2 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
Warehouse supervisor 1 salary reported	$54,989 per year
Staff accountant 1 salary reported	$52,500 per year

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