Equipment Operator
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Six months of continuous work experience is required.
- Ability to speak, write, and read English.
- Ability to maintain a full-time work schedule during normal company operating hours.
- Ability to meet and maintain performance objectives.
- Ability to maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
- Ability to exercise effective judgment and adapt sensitively and creatively to changing needs and situations.
- Ability to apply new knowledge, technology, and procedures to job responsibilities.
- Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to receive and give information courteously over the telephone, via electronic communication, or in person.
- Ability to actively listen to coworkers, management, and clients or customers.
- Ability to be flexible and multitask based on workflow demands.
- Ability to stand and walk for 100% of the work time; lift, push, or pull for 50% of the work time; and lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods and work effectively using a personal computer for long periods.
- Ability to operate computer equipment, including a keyboard and monitor, phone equipment, and other necessary office equipment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear, see, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work.
- Knowledge of the company’s organization, operating procedures, and policies.
- Operate production equipment, including black-and-white printers, binders, and cutters, to achieve shift production volume and meet safety and quality standards described in the operating manual.
- Resupply raw materials in a timely manner while operating production equipment.
- Notify the lead operator or specialist when equipment is not operating effectively.
- Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
- Computer skills are a plus.
About the company
Ingram Content Group coordinates the book supply chain for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, offering digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning services through a global network. It connects publishers’ inventories to retailers and libraries, fulfills orders via digital systems, and uses Lightning Source for print-on-demand, plus digital content and learning resources. It differentiates itself with end-to-end, globally integrated services across its brands—Ingram Book Group, Ingram Publisher Services, Lightning Source, Ingram Library Services, and Tennessee Book Company—that cover distribution, catalog management, library services and independent publishing support. Its goal is to get books to readers worldwide as simply as possible by using technology, innovation and creativity to streamline manufacture and distribution in the book industry.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
La Vergne, Tennessee
Founded
1978
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On February 24, 2026, RELEX expanded AI forecasting across six global DCs.
- Covered launched August 17, 2026, giving booksellers fresh DRC access and review workflows.
- Roseburg expansion began February 4, 2026, improving western U.S. delivery times.
What critics are saying
- Above the Treeline and NetGalley already own bookseller review-copy workflows.
- Covered's broader ordering tools slip to fall 2026, leaving a thin launch window.
- Holiday 2026 congestion triggers systemwide service outages across distribution and print.
What makes Ingram Content Group unique
- Ingram's 1,000,000-SKU network spans six global DCs and print-on-demand facilities.
- Covered targets Edelweiss and NetGalley with catalogs, DRCs, reviews, and ordering.
- Roseburg's co-located printing adds millions of titles and faster west-coast delivery.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options