Forklift Operator - 1st Shift, $19.50/hr

Ingram Content Group • La Vergne, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ingram Content Group is hiring a Forklift Operator for its Operations (Stocking) team in La Vergne, Tennessee. The role supports stocking operations and helps move products through the company's distribution network. The operator uses a forklift and radio frequency scanner to pull down or put away stock, move stock as assigned, and load and unload trucks. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime when required.

Requirements

• Complete drug and physical screening prior to starting.
• Be certified as an equipment operator or be able to obtain certification.
• Have at least one year of work experience in a previous job.
• Have six months of work experience that included walking, standing, lifting or carrying, pushing or pulling, gripping or grasping, bending, squatting or kneeling, twisting or turning, climbing, crawling, reaching above the shoulders, and typing or keyboarding.
• Be able to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift.
• Pass a physical examination that tests vision (distance, peripheral, and depth perception), hearing, and blood pressure/pulse for safe operation of motorized equipment.
• Be able to ascend up to 25 feet on equipment.
• Be able to lift or carry up to 70 pounds in the full range of motion during the shift: 30 pounds or less continuously, 50 pounds frequently, and 70 pounds occasionally.
• Be able to push or pull up to 130 pounds of force in a warehouse environment during the shift: 1–50 pounds continuously, 51–70 pounds occasionally, and 71–130 pounds as needed for battery changes.
• Be able to grip or grasp continuously during the shift.
• Be able to bend, squat or kneel, twist or turn, climb, crawl, reach above the shoulder, and type or keyboard frequently during the shift.
• Be able to work the designated shift and overtime as required, including time before or after the shift and/or weekends.
• Successfully complete the forklift certification process.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and use a radio frequency scanner to perform stocking activities, such as pulling down or putting away stock.
• Move stock as assigned.
• Sign out the forklift after completing the daily safety checklist.
• Report unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Repetitively stack product onto and off pallets throughout the designated shift.
• Load and unload trucks.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, HSA, vision, dental, and Health Care FSA benefits starting on day one.
• PTO and sick days accrued annually, plus additional personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Casual dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed