Operations Associate - 1st Shift 10hr / $17.50/hr

Ingram-Content-Group; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Job summary

Ingram Content Group is seeking an Operations Associate for 1st shift (10 hours) in La Vergne, TN. The role supports distribution center efficiency with a focus on safety, process improvement, and accuracy in handling books.

Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, sorting, and moving shipments, while adhering to safety guidelines and production standards. Candidates need basic literacy, math, and physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Reading comprehension up to high school level.
• Writing skills up to high school level.

Responsibilities

• Check shipment quantity against bill of lading and inspect cartons/skids.
• Sort cartons by title and place on conveyor; count and inspect books.
• Unloads cartons and sorts onto pallets by warehouse zones.
• Maintain safe work practices and follow safety guidelines.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks and meet production standards.
• Read, write and communicate effectively on the shift.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Math skills

Safety and compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Operations Associate - 1st Shift 10hr / $17.50/hr

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 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’ll Need:

• 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:

• Checks shipment quantity against bill of lading and inspects the condition of cartons and skids, signs as received or completes discrepancies, overage, shortage, damaged paperwork as necessary
• Works shipment based on receipt by, separating cartons by title, placing cartons on the conveyor, counting and inspecting books, and completing breakdown tickets.
• Unloads cartons from conveyor line and sorts them onto pallets based on warehouse zones.
• Reading comprehension skills up to high school level
• Writing skills up to high school level
• Math skills – basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction
• Ability to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a warehouse environment
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks
• Ability to work independently or collaborate 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 attendanceAbility to read, write, speak, hear, see, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work
• Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift
• Ability to lift/carry in full range of motion up to 70lbs during the assigned shift – 30lbs or less continuously, 31-50lbs frequently and 51-70lbs occasionally
• Ability to push/pull in a warehouse environment up to 70lbs force to push during the assigned shift – 1-50lbs continuously and 51-70lbs occasionally
• 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

Why You’ll Love Working for ICG:

• Casual dress code

Schedule:

• OT when needed.

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.