It's more than a job
As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.
The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving materials within the warehouse and the loading/unloading of materials onto or from vehicles utilizing a forklift, reaches truck, order picker, pallet jack or other heavy material handling equipment as required. The Forklift Operator is also responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, verification, shipping and other various duties as assigned to ensure the full and efficient operation of the National Distribution Center.
How you create impact
- Use MHE to load and unload designated trailers.
- Move product manually as required
- Verify and receive materials into inventory.
- Duties may also include palletizing and shrink wrap.
- Use MHE to move and store materials within the warehouse.
- Use MHE to pick, verify and pack orders according to operational standard practice.
- Use MHE or other designated equipment to load goods into trailers or other transport vehicles used for distribution.
- Conduct Pre and Post audits of MHE.
- Ability to lift heavy materials.
- Ability to stand, bend, and lift for extended amounts of time.
- Adhere to Kuehne + Nagel’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment Program policies and procedures.
- Perform other job duties as needed.
What we would like you to bring
- High School Education or Equivalent
- 1-year forklift experience required
- Must be able to drive a Crown Reach Truck
- Basic Computer Skills
- English
What's in it for you
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite
Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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