Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring Operations Associate to contribute to our Operations team in La Vergne, TN.Want to join a key team that helps the world read?At Ingram, the Operations team serves a key role within the organization.  We ensure that our distribution centers and warehouse facilities function at maximum efficiency.   Safety is a core value in our distribution environment.  We emphasize this through training, education and accident prevention programs.  Process Improvement is another core value, and through innovations such as voice and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies, as well as feedback from our associates, we work toward constant improvement. The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people 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 Need:1 year work experience in at least one previous job6 months work experience which included walking, standing, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, gripping/grasping, bending, squatting/kneeling, twisting/turning, climbing, crawling, reaching above shoulders, typing/keyboardWhat You’ll Do:Checks shipment quantity against bill of lading and inspects the condition of cartons and skids, signs as received or completes discrepancies, overage, shortage, damaged paperwork as necessaryWorks shipment based on receipt by, separating cartons by title, placing cartons on the conveyor, counting and inspecting books, and completing breakdown tickets.Unloads cartons from conveyor line and sorts them onto pallets based on warehouse zones.Reading comprehension skills up to high school levelWriting skills up to high school levelMath skills – basic arithmetic, addition, subtractionAttention to detailAbility to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a warehouse environmentAbility to perform repetitive manual tasksAbility to work independently or collaborate in a group environmentAbility to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demandsAbility to meet and maintain production standardsAbility to maintain reasonably reliable attendanceAbility to read, write, speak, hear, see, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and workAbility to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shiftAbility to lift/carry in full range of motion up to 70lbs during the assigned shift – 30lbs or less continuously, 31-50lbs frequently and 51-70lbs occasionallyAbility to push/pull in a warehouse environment up to 70lbs force to push during the assigned shift – 1-50lbs continuously and 51-70lbs occasionallyAbility to grip/grasp continuously during the assigned shiftAbility to bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn, climb, crawl, reach above shoulder, and type/keyboard frequently during the assigned shiftAbility to work designated shift including overtime as required, which could include time before or after the designated shift and/or weekendsExposure to wide range of temperatures
