Ingram Content Group is hiring: Warehouse Associate (TBC) in La Vergne

Job Description Job Description Company Description Ingram Content Group  is hiring for  Warehouse Associate  to start immediately with our Operations team in  LaVergne, TN  (Greater Nashville Area). Receives incoming book product from the publisher, writes up customer returns. Physically stacks product onto and off of pallets to the appropriate location using hand carts, hand jacks, or forklifts. Completes Q&A sheets as necessary. Works interchangeably throughout the shift to pack, ship, and utilize varying equipment to unload cartons, pull, count, and verify book product for customer orders timely and accurately.  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 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! Required Qualifications: Certified forklift operator or ability to be certified 1 year work experience in at least one previous job 6 months work experience in which meeting production standards was a requirement Key Responsibilities: Unloads and loads trucks. Checks shipment quantity against bill of lading and inspects condition of cartons and skids, signs as received or completes discrepancies, overage, shortage, damaged paperwork as necessary. Works shipment based on receipt by, separating cartons by title, placing cartons on conveyor, counting and inspecting books, and completing breakdown tickets. Check stock into the warehouse computer system received by vendor. The count must be broken down by carton quantity and loose books. This equation is then properly placed into the warehouse system for update that afternoon. Process all customer returns. Stacks product physically onto and off of pallets repetitively throughout the designated shift. Operates forklift and uses a radio frequency scanner to perform stocking activities such as pull down or put away. Signs out forklift after completing a daily safety checklist. Reports any unsafe conditions to the supervisor. Breaks down boxes and packing materials. Obtains picking list or task group assignments from leadership, inputs order into production system, and gets cart. Pulls/ verifies correct number of each item from shelves based on the task assignment using paper, Radio Frequency (RF) or voice- activated processes and places books on cart. Scans order out of production when completed and pushes cart in the correct staging area. Checks for damages and verifies data on customer order including entry number and number of books while packing order. Determines the proper packing method for various size orders to arrange books in the most compact manner onto corrugated cardboard boxes, t-boards, or flats according to allowable weights for method of shipping. Cleans up work area daily. 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 collaborate in a group environment Ability to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands Ability to meet and maintain production standards Cleans up work area daily. Essential Physical Demands Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift Ability 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 occasionally Ability to push/pull in a warehouse environment up to 70lbs force to push during the assigned shift – 1-50lbs continuously and 51-70lbs 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 Additional Information Why You Should Apply Book discounts Casual Dress Code Convenient Location – just 20 miles outside of Nashville Schedule: M-F 7:00am-4:30pm Possible OT 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.  Ingram Content Group LLC 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. 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