Forklift Operator- China Grove

About the role

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. Your work ensures that our customers’ products—from everyday essentials to seasonal items—are stored, handled, and delivered with precision, impacting businesses and communities around the world.

Responsibilities

• Use material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, or pallet jacks to load and unload designated trailers.
• Move product manually as required.
• Verify and receive materials into inventory.
• Perform duties including palletizing and shrink-wrapping.
• Use MHE to move and store materials within the warehouse.
• Pick, verify, and pack orders according to operational standard practice using MHE or other designated equipment.
• Load goods into trailers or other transport vehicles used for distribution.
• Conduct pre- and post-audits of MHE.
• Lift heavy materials and stand, bend, or lift for extended periods.
• Adhere to Kuehne+Nagel’s Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment Program policies and procedures.
• Perform other job duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1 year of forklift experience required.
• Must be able to drive a Reach Truck.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.

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.

Benefits

• Great compensation and medical/dental benefits package.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Excellent training programs.
• Fun and interesting global work environment.

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S. after a job offer is accepted.

About Kuehne+Nagel

Logistics shapes everyday life—from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work enables both ordinary and special moments for people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a stable environment where your career can make a real difference.