Forklift Operator - 3rd shift - $22/hour

Ingram Content Group • La Vergne, TN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Ingram Content Group is hiring a Forklift Operator for its Operations team in La Vergne, Tennessee. The role supports warehouse and distribution center operations by safely moving and stocking product. Operators use forklifts and radio frequency scanners to complete stocking activities, including pulling down and putting away stock. The work includes repetitive manual handling of products, loading and unloading trucks, and meeting production standards. The position requires working the designated overnight shift and overtime as needed, which may include time before or after the shift and weekends.

Requirements

• Be certified as an equipment operator or qualified for certification, and successfully complete the forklift certification process.
• Have at least 1 year of work experience in at least one previous job.
• Have at least 6 months of work experience involving 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.
• Be able to pass a physical examination that tests vision, hearing, and blood pressure/pulse for safe operation of motorized equipment.
• Be able to climb up to 25 feet on equipment.
• Be able to lift or carry up to 70 pounds through a full range of motion: 30 pounds or less continuously, 50 pounds frequently, and 70 pounds occasionally.
• Be able to push or pull in a warehouse environment with up to 130 pounds of pushing force: 1–50 pounds continuously, 51–70 pounds occasionally, and 71–130 pounds as needed for battery changes.
• Be able to grip and grasp continuously, and frequently bend, squat or kneel, twist or turn, climb, crawl, reach above the shoulder, and type or keyboard during the shift.
• Be able to work the designated shift and overtime as required, potentially including time before or after the shift and weekends.
• Be able to work in a wide range of temperatures.
• Have reading comprehension and writing skills up to the high school level.
• Have basic arithmetic skills, including addition and subtraction.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, safe work practices, and the ability to perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Be able to work independently or in a group, adapt and multitask according to workflow demands, and maintain reasonably reliable attendance.
• Be able to read, write, speak, hear, see, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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