Forklift Operator

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.

If you are a current Kuehne+Nagel employee: Please ensure applications are submitted by Tuesday, August 4, 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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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 Forklift Operator at our site in Byhalia, MS.

How you create impact

You will report to a Supervisor and move product throughout the site and load or unload materials using a reach truck, sit-down forklift, or other heavy material handling equipment. You will work Monday 6:00AM - 2:30PM, Tuesday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM, and will be paid weekly at $19.00 per hour.

You will use material handling equipment to load and unload designated trailers, pick orders, and move and 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

What we would like you to bring

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year of recent forklift operating experience

Forklift certification

Can lift up to 50 pounds

Can work overtime or weekends

Can walk or stand for extended periods of time

What's in it for you

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. #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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Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: View email address on click.appcast.io with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.