About this position
Job Description
Job Description
At Kuehne+Nagel, we nurture a culture of performance and recognition. As one of the most successful international logistics companies, we have many career growth opportunities. If you are looking for career development or simply a great place to be, then consider joining us as a Warehouse Forklift Operator.
You will report to a Supervisor and move product throughout the site and load or unload materials using a reach truck, order/cherry picker, sit-down forklift, or other heavy material handling equipment.
- You will operate all three types of forklift equipment—order picker, reach truck, and sit‑down forklift—to load and unload trailers, pick orders, and move or 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
- Complete tasks in freezer and cold-storage areas as part of daily responsibilities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of recent experience operating all three forklift types—order picker, reach truck, and sit‑down forklift—is required
- Can lift up to 50 pounds
- Can work overtime or weekends
- Can walk or stand for extended periods of time
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.
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.
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.
Location and commute
921 N Buckman St, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3007825680.