Operations Associate - 1st shift, $17.50 / hr

Ingram Content Group; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Convenient location

Job summary

Ingram Content Group in La Vergne, TN, is seeking an Operations Associate for 1st shift at $17.50/hr. This position offers a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of distribution centers. Responsibilities include checking shipments, sorting cartons, and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of work experience, solid attention to detail, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Join us to contribute to a customer-centric team focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in at least one previous job.
• 6 months of continuous work experience.

Responsibilities

• Check shipment quantity against the bill of lading.
• Inspect the condition of cartons and skids.
• Unload cartons from the conveyor line and sort them onto pallets.
• Meet and maintain production standards.
• Work designated shift including overtime as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic arithmetic skills

Ability to work independently or collaboratively

Physical stamina for continuous standing and lifting

Reading and writing skills

Job description

Operations Associate - 1st shift, $17.50 / hr

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring Operations Associate to contribute to our Operations team in La Vergne, TN.

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

• Check shipment quantity against bill of lading and inspect the condition of cartons and skids, sign as received or complete discrepancies, overage, shortage, damaged paperwork as necessary
• Work shipment based on receipt by, separating cartons by title, placing cartons on the conveyor, counting and inspecting books, and completing breakdown tickets
• Unload cartons from conveyor line and sort 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
• 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 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 attendance
• Ability 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 70 lbs during the assigned shift - 30 lbs or less continuously, 31‑50 lbs frequently and 51‑70 lbs occasionally
• Ability to push/pull in a warehouse environment up to 70 lbs force to push during the assigned shift - 1‑50 lbs continuously and 51‑70 lbs 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

Qualifications

6 months continuous work experience

Additional Information

• Casual dress code
• Convenient location

Schedule

• Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
• OT when needed

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