Forklift Operator 2nd Shift- Distribution Center - Moore, SC, United States of America

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future.  · Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vita ...

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Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. 

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart. Learn more at

Come join our team where you'll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let's shape tomorrow - it'll be a fun journey

Shift Hours: 2nd Shift (M-F)

Hourly Rate: $ Shift Differential

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for transferring goods and materials from incoming and outbound shipments, operating gas or electric-powered forklifts, and moving products safely throughout the warehouse. You will load and unload transport vehicles, conduct safety inspections, maintain accurate inventory, and report any discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate gas and electric forklifts to load, unload, stack, and move raw materials, parts, and finished goods.

• Handle goods for inbound and outbound shipments with accuracy and efficiency.

• Perform daily safety checks on forklift equipment.

• Maintain accurate inventory control and report discrepancies in stock levels.

• Support overall warehouse operations by ensuring safe and organized material handling.

• May lead daily operations, delegate tasks, and review the work of team members.

• Provide training and mentorship to junior employees, fostering skill development.

• Independently analyze and solve complex problems, recommending improvements to increase operational efficiency.

• Act as a subject matter expert within the department, serving as a resource for others.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Recognized expertise in a warehouse operations, forklift operation, and material handling.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, guide, and mentor warehouse team members.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making ability for non-routine challenges.

• Highly proficient in warehouse processes and known as a reliable knowledge base within a team.

• Ability to work independently, showing initiative and ownership of assignments.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 8 years of functional experience, including 4 years in forklift operations; OR

• Associate degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant warehouse or material handling experience.

• Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain).

• Strong knowledge of safety procedures, inventory systems, and warehouse best practices.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $41, $67,100.00 per year.

The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate's primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range.

At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

This is not a complete listing of the job duties.  It's a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.

Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.