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

Ingram Content Group•La Vergne, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingram Content Group is hiring an Operations Associate to join its Operations team in La Vergne, Tennessee. The Operations team helps keep distribution centers and warehouse facilities functioning efficiently, with an emphasis on safety, accident prevention, and continuous process improvement. The organization uses technologies such as voice and radio frequency systems and encourages associate feedback to improve processes. The Operations Associate receives and processes shipments, checks shipment quantities against bills of lading, inspects cartons and skids, and documents discrepancies or damage. The role also involves sorting cartons and books, placing cartons on conveyors and pallets, and completing breakdown tickets. The work is performed in a warehouse environment and involves repetitive manual tasks, continuous walking and standing, and frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, gripping, bending, and other physical activities. The designated schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; overtime may be required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of work experience in a previous job.
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 keyboard use.
Reading comprehension and writing skills up to a high school level.
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition and 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 and multitask based on workflow demands.
Ability to meet and maintain production standards and reasonably reliable attendance.
Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift.
Ability to lift or carry up to 70 pounds through a full range of motion during the assigned shift: 30 pounds or less continuously, 31–50 pounds frequently, and 51–70 pounds occasionally.
Ability to push or pull in a warehouse environment, including pushing up to 70 pounds of force: 1–50 pounds continuously and 51–70 pounds occasionally.
Ability to grip or grasp continuously during the assigned shift.
Ability to bend, squat or kneel, twist or turn, climb, crawl, reach above the shoulder, and type or use a keyboard frequently during the assigned shift.
Ability to work the designated shift, including overtime as required, which may be before or after the shift and/or on weekends.
Ability to read, write, speak, hear, see, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work.

Responsibilities

Check shipment quantities against bills of lading and inspect cartons and skids for condition.
Sign for received shipments or complete discrepancy, overage, shortage, or damaged-shipment paperwork as needed.
Process shipments by separating cartons by title, placing cartons on the conveyor, counting and inspecting books, and completing breakdown tickets.
Unload cartons from conveyor lines and sort them onto pallets according to warehouse zones.
Follow safety guidelines and meet and maintain production standards.
Work independently or collaboratively and adapt to workflow demands.