Job Description
Team Leader- 2nd Shift

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 Warehouse Lead has general responsibility for coordinating and supervising warehouse activities on a daily basis. Responsible for supervising the receiving, warehousing and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives. The schedule is Monday to Thursday from 2:30PM- 1:00AM.- Flexible to work overtime.  

How you create impact

  • Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments
  • Orderly stacking of product
  • Picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of quality and productivity
  • Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all products are properly counted
  • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage & errors.
  • Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.
  • Ensure that the work schedules are correctly implemented and that duties are assigned effectively and completed properly
  • Maintain product locator system, and maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
  • Ensure the optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation.
  • Rotate product as appropriate.
  • Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
  • Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
  • Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
  • Conduct operations in accordance with OSHA an MSDS standards.
  • Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
  • Adhere to Kuehne + Nagel’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment Program policies and procedures.

What we would like you to bring

  • Minimum Education: High School or Technical degree
  • Must have 3 years’ experience in a warehouse environment and 1 year in a Lead role
  • Must have experience with Forklift, and inbound/outbound logistics.
  • Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks with minimal supervision & computer skills.
  • For applicants in the United States: Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com 

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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