Forklift - 2nd Shift Job at Kuehne+Nagel in Southaven

Overview

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you contribute to the success of your team and to the day-to-day operations 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 contributes to more than we imagine.

You will report to a Supervisor and move product throughout the site and load or unload materials using a reach truck, sit-down forklift, or other heavy material handling equipment. You will work Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, and will be paid weekly at $18.50 per hour.

How you create impact

• You will use material handling equipment to load and unload designated trailers, pick orders, and move and store products throughout the warehouse
• Verify and receive materials in inventory
• Your responsibilities may include palletizing and shrink wrapping
• Conduct pre-operation and post-operation equipment checks
• Follow health and safety policies that comply with company and OSHA regulations
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

What we would like you to bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of recent forklift operating experience
• Forklift certification
• Can lift up to 50 pounds
• Can work overtime or weekends
• Can walk or stand for extended periods of time

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, interesting global work environment.

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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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 prohibits 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 sincerely held religious beliefs, depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Distribution and Supply Chain

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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