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Kuehne+Nagel

Air Logistics Driver

Kuehne+Nagel, Inglewood, California, United States, 90397

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It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.



When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

How you create impact

• Operate company vehicle in a safe and professional manner

• Immediately report any negative incidents with other drivers, accidents and customers to Dispatcher or Dispatch Manager

• Load and unload shipments between various destinations as assigned

• Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for delivery or pick up to ensure timely and accurate transportation

• Responsible for vehicle care, cleanliness and required equipment in each vehicle.

• Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines and procedures Upon pick up at shipper or at other locations, the driver should cross reference the information from the BOL or MAWB with the Control Tower, and match that information to the shipment. The information on the address label and pieces and weight much match the information on the BOL or MAWB

• Maintain a valid drivers license

• Ensure shipments are checked in by Dispatcher or Shipping staff when arriving at Base

• Maintain legible detailed accurate manifests and run sheets

• Turn in paperwork at the end of your shift or as dictated

• Ensure vehicle is locked and secure at all times during the shift

• Check-in periodically with Dispatcher to report location and status

• Maintain clean and professional appearance at all times and follow all current security regulations and policies CORP-HR 92.3 (25 Nov 2020)

• To perform any department specific functions as defined by the management team

• To undertake any other reasonable duties/responsibilities at the request of the management team

• The employee is required to frequently lift and/or move packages weighing up to 25LBS throughout a given shift, and to occasionally lift and/or move packages weighing up to 70 LBS

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; balance & stoop to lift packages – including lifting packages from the floor over their head.

• Must be able to operate a pallet jack and forklift

What we would like you to bring

• Excellent communication skills.

• Customer Service experience preferred

• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods/Restricted Article Regulations preferred

• Demonstrate Ability to identify and solve problems.

• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrate knowledge of company policies and procedures

• Time Management: The ability to organize and mange multiple priorities

• Computer Proficiency

• Must possess and maintain Forklift certification

• Must possess and maintain function specific DG certification

• Demonstrate experience in international & domestic airline routings, geography and time zones.

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays

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-SB1

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.

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.

We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.