Quick Air Logistics Healthcare Operational Care Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking an Air Logistics Healthcare Operational Care Specialist for its JFK facility. This role involves overseeing QuickSTAT consignments, ensuring compliance with policies, and contributing to client satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience in air freight logistics, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly wage between $22-$28, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the air freight industry, including freight forwarding, airline operations, or pharmaceutical logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and basic Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Process all import and export consignments as they move through the JFK facility.
• Complete 'Goods In' and 'Goods Out' procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Prepare temperature‑controlled packaging solutions based on client requirements.
• Load and unload vehicles manually or using a forklift.

Skills

Air freight industry experience

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Strong communication skills

Job description

It's more than a job When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

We are seeking an Air Logistics Healthcare Operational Care Specialist to handle and monitor all QuickSTAT consignments moving through our JFK facility. This role ensures full compliance with company policies, supports seamless coordination across internal teams, and contributes directly to exceptional client satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is committed to accuracy, quality, and operational excellence.

How you create impact

• Process all import and export consignments as they move through the JFK facility
• Complete “Goods In” and “Goods Out” procedures, including documentation review, piece counts, weight and dimension checks, and re‑icing when required
• Prepare temperature‑controlled packaging solutions (PCM, Liquid Nitrogen, Dry Ice) based on client requirements
• Select and prepare temperature loggers and GPS trackers
• Perform and record quality checks on reusable temperature‑controlled packaging
• Assist with cleaning, restocking, and updating system records for reusable packaging inventory
• Communicate discrepancies clearly and promptly
• Support other operational departments during staffing shortages
• Serve and coordinate with both employed and subcontractor drivers
• Load and unload vehicles manually or using a forklift
• Prepare consolidated consignments for transfer to other Quick International facilities
• Enter key milestone data accurately into internal systems
• Monitor the departmental mailbox, including new packaging bookings and internal inquiries
• Handle internal and external phone inquiries efficiently
• Maintain high hygiene standards within the facility
• Keep management informed of potential or confirmed issues
• Provide clear shift reports and handovers as needed

What we would like you to bring

• 2+ years of experience in the air freight industry, including freight forwarding, airline operations, or pharmaceutical logistics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and basic Excel
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high operational standards

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

What's in it for you

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. The hourly wage for this position is between $22-$28. 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.