It's more than a job
As a Contract Logistics Warehouse Associate at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Union City, GA location is looking for a new Warehouse Associate to join our Contract Logistics team.
How you create impact
As the Warehouse Associate (Pick/Pack) you will be responsible for moving materials within the warehouse and the loading/unloading of materials onto or from vehicles utilizing a forklift, reach truck, order picker or other heavy material handling equipment. The Pick/Pack associate verifies item quality, pack orders to prevent damage, label packages, and often use scanners to maintain inventory accuracy. Key requirements include strong attention to detail, physical stamina for lifting (up to 75 lbs), and the ability to meet fast-paced productivity quotas.
- Comfortable with counting, sorting, and handling small to large parts.
- Ability to operate tools for role such as RF Scanner and Hip Printer.
- Picking priority orders such as Aircraft on Ground, Transfer of Asset, Panics and Current date orders.
- Ensure stored location inventory and outbound deliveries are accurate and free of damage.
- Effectively understands and marks Delivery note tickets by pick type to support accurate shipments.
- Ability to palletize and shrink-wrap.
- Comfortable with walking and standing up to 8 hours per day during processing hours.
- May be required to stack pallets and repeatedly lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
- Effectively works from pick tickets to pull product or supplies.
- Can validate orders against Delivery notes by validating part and option numbers.
- Understands and adheres to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive, but not limited, to OSHA, DOT, EPA and other government agencies. Certification is required to handle any hazardous material(s).
- If/when applicable, ‘bonded’ cargo must be processed and handled accordingly, based on existing guidelines for this type of shipment.
- Use MH Equipment to pick and verify orders according to standard practice.
- Deliver high level of service to customers through accurate order picking.
- Comfortable with walking and standing up to 8 hours per day during processing hours.
- Assist in other departments on a business need basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we would like you to bring
- Minimum Education: High School, High School Equivalent or Technical degree.
- Must work 3rd shift: Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 pm - 5:30 am
- Proven basic math skills at the high school level.
- Must have the ability to stand for extended periods
- Must have the abilty to lift up to 75llbs.
- Ideal candidate will have prior experience in warehouse and / or manufacturing environment.
- SAP and MS (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook) experience is preferred, but not required
- Overtime and weekends may be required.
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 great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite #LMB1
Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.
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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