Forklift Operator

Warehouse Equipment Operator

We are seeking a candidate that can safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment while supporting daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping products with a strong focus on accuracy and safety. This role follows a MondayFriday schedule, 9:00 AM5:30 PM EST or 8:00 AM4:30 PM EST, with flexibility to work overtime and weekend shifts as needed.

How You Create Impact

• Operate material handling equipment (reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers) to load, unload, and move inventory safely and efficiently
• Support daily warehouse operations on the floor, handling material movement, stocking, and order fulfillment
• Receive, verify, and accurately record inventory using warehouse systems
• Pick, pack, palletize, and prepare orders to meet customer and quality standards
• Safely store and retrieve materials while maintaining organized inventory flow
• Perform equipment safety checks and maintain a clean, safe work environment in line with QSHE standards

What We Would Like You To Bring

• Proven ability to operate a stand-up reach truck, with experience operating high-reach and sit-down forklifts is required.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift or material handling equipment (MHE) experience.
• Experience safely operating warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and order pickers.
• Ability to support key warehouse functions such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory verification.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and accuracy in all tasks.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use warehouse management or inventory systems.

What's In It For You

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The hourly wage range for this position is $20.00. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.

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.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.