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Kuehne & Nagel Inc
Inventory Forklift Operator
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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$44,815 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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. The Warehouse Forklift Operator is responsible for moving materials within the warehouse and the loading/unloading of materials onto or from vehicles utilizing a forklift, reach-truck, order picker, pallet jack or other heavy material handling equipment as required. How you create impact Use material handling (MH) equipment to load and unload designated trailers Use MHE to move and store materials within the warehouse Use MHE to pick, verify and pack orders according to operational standard practice Use MHE or other designated equipment to load goods into trailers or other transport vehicles used for distribution Conduct Pre and Post audits of MHE What we would like you to bring High School Education or Equivalent 1 year forklift experience required 1 year Inventory exoerience required Basic computer and math skills Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds For applicants in the