Forklift Operator / 1st Shift / Wed - Sat 10Hr / $19.50/hr

Ingram Content Group; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 55,875,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

PTO & sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Casual dress code

Job summary

Ingram Content Group in La Vergne, TN is hiring forklift Associates to join the Operations team. The job emphasizes safety, process improvement, and efficient distribution center operations with RF technology and voice systems.

The role requires forklift certification or eligibility, and at least 1 year of work experience, plus substantial physical task handling. The schedule is Wednesday to Saturday, with a starting pay of $19.50 per hour and day-one benefits.

Qualifications

• Certification as an equipment operator or eligible for certification.
• 1 year work experience in at least one previous job.
• 6 months' work experience with walking, standing, lifting, pushing/pulling, bending and other physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift and uses a radio frequency scanner to stock items.
• Moves stock as assigned and signs out forklift after daily safety checklist.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor and stacks product onto/off pallets.
• Loads and unloads trucks as part of the shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner use

Stamina & manual tasks

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Job Description

La Vergne, TN.

Want to join a key team that helps the world read? At Ingram, the Operations team serves a key role within the organization. We ensure that our distribution centers and warehouse facilities function at maximum efficiency. Safety is a core value in our distribution environment. We emphasize this through training, education and accident prevention programs. Process Improvement is another core value, and through innovations such as voice and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies, as well as feedback from our associates, we work toward constant improvement.

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring forklift Associates to start with our Operations team in La Vergne, TN.

Want to join a key team that helps the world read? At Ingram, the Operations team serves a key role within the organization. We ensure that our distribution centers and warehouse facilities function at maximum efficiency. Safety is a core value in our distribution environment. We emphasize this through training, education and accident prevention programs. Process Improvement is another core value, and through innovations such as voice and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies, as well as feedback from our associates, we work toward constant improvement.

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you want to be part of a customer‑centric team that strives for excellence, collaboration, innovation, we can’t wait to meet you!

What You Need:

• Certification as an equipment operator or qualified for certification.
• 1 year work experience in at least one previous job
• 6 months' work experience which included walking, standing, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, gripping/grasping, bending, squatting/kneeling, twisting/turning, climbing, crawling, reaching above shoulders, typing/keyboard.

What You'll Do:

• Operates forklift and uses a radio frequency scanner to perform stocking activities such as pull down or put away.
• Moves stock as assigned.
• Signs out forklift after completing a daily safety checklist.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Stacks product physically onto and off of pallets repetitively throughout the designated shift.
• Loads and unloads trucks

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift.
• Ability to pass physical examination that includes testing for satisfactory vision (distance, peripheral, and depth perception), hearing, and blood pressure/pulse exams for safe operation of motorized equipment.
• Ability to elevate up to 25 feet in height on equipment.
• Ability to lift/carry in full range of motion up to 70lbs during the assigned shift – 30lbs or less continuously, 50lbs frequently, and 70lbs occasionally.
• Ability to push/pull in a warehouse environment up to 130lbs force to push during the assigned shift – 1-50lbs continuously, 51-70lbs occasionally, and 71-130lbs as needed for battery changes.
• Ability to grip/grasp continuously during the assigned shift.
• Ability to bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn, climb, crawl, reach above shoulder, and type/keyboard frequently during the assigned shift.
• Ability to work designated shift including overtime as required, which could include time before or after the designated shift and/or weekends.
• Exposure to wide range of temperatures
• Ability to successfully complete forklift certification process
• Reading comprehension skills up to high school level
• Writing skills up to high school level
• Math skills – basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Ability to work independently or in a group environment.
• Ability to be flexible/ multi-task based on workflow demands.
• Ability to meet and maintain production standards.
• Ability to maintain reasonably reliable attendance.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear, see, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work.

Additional Information

Why You Should Apply

• Pay starting at $19.50/hr
• Benefits start on DAY ONE - Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA
• PTO & sick days accrued annually + additional personal days
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent opportunities for growth & advancement
• Casual dress code

Schedule:

Wednesday - Saturday: 7:00am - 5:30pm

The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print‑on‑demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, VitalSource Technologies LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, and Tennessee Book Company LLC.

Ingram Content Group LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work‑related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

• EOE-Race/Gender/Veterans/Disabled
• We participate in EVerify.
• EEO Poster in English
• EEO Poster in Spanish