Forklift Operator

About the role

Ingram Marine Group is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team in Ashland City, TN. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth terminal operations, ensuring timely processing of goods, and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate up to a 16k forklift to move and stack cargo, containers, and goods in the terminal yard.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of cargo from vessels, trucks, and rail cars.
• Operate and maintain terminal equipment such as conveyors, door gun, barge loader spout, and hard car probe at all terminal facilities.
• Ensure that cargo is properly secured and organized for transport or storage.
• Auxiliary tasks include opening and closing barge cover access doors, and/or removing and resetting barge cover tops.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including dock areas, warehouse spaces, and cargo storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and vessel crew members to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with inventory, including tracking cargo and reporting discrepancies.
• Perform general labor tasks such as cleaning, sorting, and organizing goods, tools, and supplies.
• Perform any other reasonable task as requested.

Qualifications

• Operate up to a 16k forklift
• Frequent lifting, bending, and moving of materials
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and follow directions
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, if necessary
• Frequent lifting, bending, and moving of materials
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time
• High School Diploma is preferred
• Previous experience in a warehouse, dock, or terminal environment is a plus
• Forklift certification is required

Other Requirements

• Basic math and communication skills
• Physical activities that are essentials to daily functions include but are not limited to:
• 1) Regularly lifting loads up to 50lbs unassisted and occasionally up to 75lbs.
• 2) Climbing of ladders over 20’ of vertical height while using fall protection.
• 3) Frequently carrying, dragging, and pulling of wires, lines and railcar door opener equipment.
• 4) Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling and reaching.
• 5) Frequent shoveling and sweeping and strenuous sledgehammering of railcars.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

Additional Information

• Working Environment and Conditions:
• Outdoor/indoor working environment with exposure to loud noises, dust, and potentially hazardous materials
• Shift work may be required, including weekends or holidays, depending on the operation schedule
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety vests, hard hats, gloves, and steel-toe boots

Anticipated Start Date

The anticipated start date is in October.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the application process or need reasonable accommodation, please email us at [email protected]

EEO/AA Employer

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) 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.