Logistics Specialist - Forklift Operator

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, store, and transport products throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload trailers, containers, and delivery vehicles while ensuring product accuracy and preventing damage.
• Pick, verify, stage, replenish, and pack orders using RF scanners, warehouse management systems, and operational procedures.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly report equipment damage, malfunctions, or safety concerns.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by verifying product information, reporting discrepancies, and supporting cycle count activities.
• Follow all safety, quality, and productivity standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or 3PL experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, or other material handling equipment preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately handle products, verify inventory, and follow work instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, safely lift and move materials, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or 3PL experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, or other material handling equipment preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately handle products, verify inventory, and follow work instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, safely lift and move materials, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Skills

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trailers, containers, and delivery vehicles while ensuring product accuracy and preventing damage.
• Use RF scanners, warehouse management systems, and operational procedures to pick, verify, stage, replenish, and pack orders.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and report equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by verifying product information, reporting discrepancies, and supporting cycle count activities.
• Follow safety, quality, and productivity standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Benefits

• Great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Excellent training programs.
• A fun, and interesting global work environment.

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $18.50 per hour, paid weekly.

Schedule

This position works Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.