Contract Logistics Trainer

It's more than a job

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.

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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.

“If you are a current Kuehne+Nagel employee: Please ensure applications are submitted by Monday, June 29, 2026. KN is committed to supporting internal career growth, and internal candidates will be considered first. When necessary, external candidates will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for the role and business needs.”

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The Training Specialist is the primary contact for any issue related to training of KN employees. The Training Specialist is responsible for overseeing the processes for training all existing employees, new employees, customer permanent party employees, and where applicable, for temporary and contract personnel. The Training Specialist ensures training programs for work performed in the branch are defined and developed using the most effective training methods. The Training Specialist collaborates closely with Human Resources, Site Leadership team, KN regional staff, customer functional managers and specialists. The Training Lead ensures qualified persons perform training, and that all training is documented and recorded in accordance with applicable company policies and work instructions.

How you create impact

• Plan, schedule, organize, and accomplish Basic Training for New Employees
• Assist management in determining how often training shall be performed through implementation of the QSHE Training Matrix
• Maintain the QSHE Training Matrix as the official training plan for the branch
• Assist management in maintaining the branch KNPS “Skills Assessment”
• Evaluate and Identify Branch Training Needs / Training Goals
• Ensure evidence of required and additional training is recorded and maintained
• Compile training statistics and reports for management
• Regularly evaluate and report on training effectiveness using both company-prescribed methods and other reasonable best practices
• Identify and achieve continuous improvement by comparing training effectiveness to training processes
• Understand and adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive, but not limited, to OSHA, DOT, EPA and other government agencies

What we would like you to bring

• High School Diploma required
• 2 (two) years of experience providing, presenting, or managing training programs and material
• Creation of training presentations and other materials
• Must have conceptual knowledge of Adult Learning
• Knowledge of Windows-based order entry system
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Computer skills
• Experience with SAP or any Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience is beneficial but not required
• Ability to effectively solve problems
• Overtime and weekends may be required
• Experience leading or supervising others
• Fluent in English

What's in it for you

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. 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. #LI- Onsite

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 a 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.

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.

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