Forklift Operator - 1st Shift, $19.50/hr

About the role

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring Forklift Operators to join their Operations (Receiving) team in La Vergne, TN. The team aims to help the world read by connecting people with the content they want in simple ways. If you're looking to be part of a customer-centric, excellence-driven team, this could be your opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and use radio frequency scanner to perform stocking activities such as pull down or put away.
• Move stock as assigned.
• Sign out forklift after completing daily safety checklist.
• Report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Stack product physically onto and off of pallets repetitively throughout the designated shift.
• Load and unload trucks.

Requirements

• Drug and physical screening prior to start.
• Certification as an equipment operator or ability to be certified.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift.
• Ability to pass physical examination that includes testing for satisfactory vision, hearing, and blood pressure/pulse exams for safe operation of motorized equipment.
• Ability to escalate up to 25 feet in height on equipment.
• Ability to lift/carry in full range of motion up to 70lbs during the assigned shift – 30lbs or less continuously, 50lbs frequently, and 70lbs occasionally.
• Ability to push/pull in a warehouse environment up to 130lbs force to push during the assigned shift – 1-50lbs continuously, 51-70lbs occasionally, and 71-130lbs as needed for battery changes.
• 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.
• Ability to successfully complete forklift certification process.

Additional Information

• Why You’ll Love Working for ICG: Starting pay at $19.50/hr, benefits start on DAY ONE, including medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA, TO & sick days accrued annually + additional personal days, encouraged continued education with tuition reimbursement program, excellent opportunities for growth & advancement, casual dress code, Sunday - Thursday 7am-3:30pm schedule, OT when required.
• Additional Info: ICG 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.