Reach Truck Operator

Kuehne+Nagel; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive pay

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is hiring for a dock/warehouse role in the Contract Logistics team. You will operate Crown forklifts to load/unload, pick orders, and move goods within the warehouse, while verifying inventory and adhering to safety standards.

The role requires 1+ year forklift experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work Tue-Sat, 4:00pm-12:30am with potential overtime. Base pay is $22.36/hour plus shift differential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience operating Crown-brand forklifts (order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime or weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Crown reach truck to load/unload trailers and move/store products in the warehouse.
• Verify and receive materials in inventory.
• Palletize and shrink wrap as needed.
• Conduct pre/post-operation equipment checks.
• Follow health and safety policies per OSHA.

Skills

Forklift operation

OSHA safety compliance

Physical stamina

Overtime/weekend flexibility

Education

High school diploma 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.

You will report to a Supervisor and be tasked with transporting products across the site, as well as loading and unloading materials using Crown-brand forklifts, such as order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and other heavy-duty material handling equipment. The hourly pay rate for the position listed below is $22.36 in base pay plus applicable shift differential and potential overtime. The days will be Tuesday- Saturday 4:00pm-12:30am.

How you create impact

• You will operate a Crown reach truck 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 experience operating Crown-brand forklifts, such as order pickers, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts
• 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

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. #On-Site

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.

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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.

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.