Sr. Equipment Operator - Distribution Center

Ingram Micro Inc; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan with company match

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Ingram Micro Inc. is seeking a Sr. Equipment Operator to support safe, efficient warehouse and distribution center operations.

You will operate gas- and electric-powered forklifts to move, load, unload, stack, and transport materials throughout the facility, ensuring accurate inventory and compliance with safety procedures. The role also includes equipment inspections, assisting with shipping and receiving, training newer team members, and identifying process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience operating forklifts in warehouse, distribution, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move, load, unload, stack, and transport materials.
• Load and unload materials from vehicles and move between warehouse locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory and organized work areas.
• Perform safety inspections before operating equipment and follow OSHA guidelines.
• Support shipping, receiving, staging, and replenishment activities.
• Provide guidance or training to less experienced team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and efficiency.
• Resolve non-routine operational issues with independent judgment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Independent work

Communication

Team mentorship

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

OSHA compliance

Job description

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey!

Position Summary

As a Sr. Equipment Operator, you will play an essential role in supporting safe and efficient warehouse and distribution center operations. You will operate gas- and electric-powered forklifts to safely move, load, unload, stack, and transport materials, products, parts, and finished goods throughout the facility. This role is responsible for supporting shipping and receiving operations, material handling, inventory accuracy, and warehouse organization while following all safety procedures and operational guidelines. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to safely move, load, unload, stack, and transport materials throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload incoming and outbound transportation vehicles, including raw materials, components, unfinished products, and finished goods.
• Move materials and inventory between designated warehouse locations while maintaining safe and efficient product flow.
• Perform required forklift and equipment safety inspections before operating equipment.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures, company policies, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory by properly handling, storing, and tracking materials and products.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, or other issues to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain organized and safe work areas to support efficient warehouse and distribution center operations.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, staging, replenishment, and other warehouse activities as needed.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for less experienced team members and may provide training, guidance, or work direction.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, workflows, and material handling practices.
• Exercise independent judgment when resolving non-routine operational issues and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform additional warehouse and material handling responsibilities based on business needs.

What You Bring to the Role

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain and maintain required forklift certification.
• Demonstrated experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, logistics, or material handling environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling, shipping and receiving, and inventory processes.
• Ability to safely operate gas- and/or electric-powered forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy and workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and resolve operational issues.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide guidance, training, or mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution center environment.

Experience Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of functional experience; OR High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of functional experience, including at least 4 years of position-specific experience.

Compensation

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $43,800.00 - $70,100.00 per year. The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate’s primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range. At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance.

Benefits

• U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• A 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits, among others

This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties. Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

With us, you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. It’ll be a fun journey! Learn more at http://careers.ingrammicro.com

Company Culture

What’s in it for you? Well, we take great care of our people, everyone is made to feel welcome, and opportunities to grow apply to all. But the prospect of shaping the future through technology is something you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. Let’s shape tomorrow.