Forklift Operator - 1st ($19.50/hr) at Ingram… · Fort Wayne

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring Forklift Operators to start with our team in Fort Wayne, IN.

Starting Pay: $19.50 per hour

Schedule: Sun- Th 6a-2:#0p

• Plus daily and weekend (including Sundays) overtime, as necessary

Want to join a key team that helps the world read?

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you want to be part of a customer-centric team that strives for excellence, collaboration, innovation, we can’t wait to meet you!

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to successfully complete forklift certification process
• Reading comprehension skills up to high school level
• Writing skills up to high school level
• Math skills – basic arithmetic, addition, 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 in a group environment
• Ability to be flexible/ multi-task based on workflow demands
• Ability to meet and maintain production standards
• Ability to maintain reasonably reliable attendance
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear, see, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work

Education and Experience

• Certification as a forklift 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

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift
• Ability to pass physical examination that includes testing for satisfactory vision (distance, peripheral, and depth perception) and hearing 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 50lbs frequently during the assigned shift –.
• Ability to push/pull in a warehouse environment up to 65lbs force to push during the assigned shift – 0-35lbs frequently and 36-75lbs occasionally
• 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

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working for ICG:

• Eligible for health insurance & 401k on start date
• Paid time off available on start date
• Casual dress code
• Convenient location
• Employee discounts up to 40% on book orders

The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd.

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.

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• EEO Poster in Spanish