Forklift Operator Su 7a330p MTh 6a230p

Ingram Content Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and customer-focused team as a Forklift Operator in Fort Wayne, IN. This role is essential in ensuring efficient operations by operating forklifts and managing stock with precision. You'll contribute to a collaborative environment that values safety and excellence while enjoying benefits like health insurance and employee discounts. If you're looking for a position that offers both responsibility and growth opportunities in a thriving industry, this is the perfect fit for you. Be part of a team that connects people to the content they love!

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Casual Dress Code

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to complete forklift certification process.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and perform stocking activities.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Reading Comprehension

Basic Arithmetic

Safety Awareness

Education

Forklift Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring a Forklift Operator to start with our team in Fort Wayne, IN.

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Plus daily and weekend (including Sundays) overtime, as necessary

Want to join a key team that helps the world read?

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, and innovation, we can’t wait to meet you!

What You'll Do:

• Operate forklift and use radio frequency scanner to perform stocking activities such as pull down or put away.
• Move stock as assigned.
• Sign out forklift after completing daily safety checklist.
• Report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Stack product physically onto and off of pallets repetitively throughout the designated shift.
• Load and unload trucks.

Qualifications:

• 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 effectively.

Education and Experience:

• Certification as a forklift operator or ability to be certified.
• 1 year work experience in at least one previous job.
• 6 months work experience involving walking, standing, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, gripping/grasping, bending, squatting/kneeling, twisting/turning, climbing, crawling, reaching above shoulders, typing/keyboard.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift.
• Ability to pass physical examination including vision and hearing tests for safe operation of equipment.
• Ability to escalate up to 25 feet in height on equipment.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently during the shift.
• Ability to push/pull up to 65 lbs force, with varying frequency.
• Ability to grip/grasp continuously during the shift.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, climbing, reaching frequently.
• Ability to work designated shift including overtime, which may include before or after hours and weekends.
• Exposure to a wide range of temperatures.

Additional Information:

Why You’ll Love Working for ICG:

• Eligible for health insurance & 401k on start date.
• Paid time off available on start date.
• Casual dress code.
• Convenient location.
• Employee discounts up to 40% on book orders.

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, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is part of Ingram Industries Inc., including Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, and other entities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, 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