China Grove DC - Contract Logistics Specialist - Forklift

At KuehneNagel 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.Your RoleYou will report to a supervisor and move product throughout the site and load or unload materials using a reach truck ordercherry picker sit-down forklift or other heavy material handling equipment.Your ResponsibilitiesYou 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 warehouseVerify and receive materials in inventoryYour responsibilities may include palletizing and shrink wrappingConduct pre-operation and post-operation equipment checksFollow health and safety policies that comply with company and OSHA regulationsPerform other job responsibilities as assignedComplete tasks in freezer and cold-storage areas as part of daily responsibilitiesYour Skills and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent1 year of recent experience operating all three forklift types-order picker reach truck and sit‑down forklift-is requiredCan lift up to 50 poundsCan work overtime or weekendsCan walk or stand for extended periods of timeWhy Join UsThere 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 medicaldental benefits packages employee discounts tuition reimbursement excellent training programs and a fun and interesting global work environment. KuehneNagel 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.KuehneNagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity EEO" and to compliance with all federal state and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. KuehneNagel 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. KuehneNagel 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 KuehneNagel.