Contract Logistics 1st Shift Forklift Operator (4 Day Work Week) - Jupiter, Florida

Kuehne Nagel; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Contract Logistics Forklift Operator at our site in Jupiter, Florida. You will move materials within the warehouse, assist with loading/unloading, and support receiving and shipping activities to maintain efficient distribution operations.

The role requires forklift experience, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to lift heavy items. You will work a Friday–Monday schedule from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm with weekly pay at $20.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Education or Equivalent.
• 1 year forklift experience required.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Use Powered Equipment to load and unload designated trailers.
• Verify and receive materials into inventory.
• Duties may include palletizing and shrink wrap.
• Move and store materials within the warehouse.
• Perform duties to ensure full and efficient warehouse operation.
• Adhere to Safety and Environment programs.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic computing

Lifting up to 50 lbs

US citizen

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

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.

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. Are you motivated to deliver impressive results and customer service? Do you enjoy working with people? Then consider joining us as a Contract Logistics Forklift Operator at our site in Jupiter, Florida. As the Forklift Operator you are responsible for moving materials within the warehouse and the loading / unloading of materials onto or from vehicles utilizing a forklift, reach truck, order picker or other heavy material handling equipment. The Warehouse Associate can be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, verification, shipping/manifesting, screening and other various duties as assigned to ensure the full and efficient operation of the warehouse. You will perform multiple warehouse activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of the distribution center such as receiving, sorting, picking, packing, and shipping orders.

You will work Friday through Monday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Compensation will be provided weekly at a rate of $20.25 per hour.

How you create impact

Duties And Responsibilities

• Use Powered Equipment to load and unload designated trailers
• Verify and receive materials into inventory
• Duties may also include palletizing and shrink wrap
• Utilize Powered Equipment to move and store materials within the warehouse
• Ability to lift heavy materials
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift for extended amounts of time
• Adhere to Kuehne + Nagel’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment Program policies and procedures
• Perform other job duties as needed

What we would like you to bring

Skills And Experiences

• High School Education or Equivalent
• 1 year forklift experience required
• Basic computer and math skills
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be a US citizen

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. 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. Base salary 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 is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel 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. Kuehne+Nagel 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 Kuehne+Nagel.

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.

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.