Safety-First Forklift Operator | Day Shift

Kuehne Nagel; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Plainfield, Indiana is seeking a safety-focused Forklift Driver to support warehouse operations by moving, storing, and staging products efficiently. You will operate sit-down or reach trucks, use RF scanners and WMS, and perform equipment inspections daily.

This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with overtime as needed, offering health benefits and opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience preferred with ability to certify.
• Experience with RF scanners, WMS, and inventory systems.
• Reading instructions and shipping documents with accuracy.
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to support daily warehouse operations.
• Load, unload, move, stage, replenish, and store products while preventing damage.
• Use RF scanners, WMS tools, and inventory systems to complete transactions accurately.
• Verify product, inventory, and shipment information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform equipment inspections and report safety concerns or maintenance issues.
• Support receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, inventory control, and cycle count activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all warehouse procedures.
• Meet productivity, quality, safety, and attendance expectations while assisting with general warehouse needs.

Skills

Forklift experience

RF scanners

WMS systems

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down/Reach truck

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in Plainfield, Indiana is seeking a safety-focused Forklift Driver to support warehouse operations by moving, storing, and staging products efficiently. You will operate sit-down or reach trucks, use RF scanners and WMS, and perform equipment inspections daily.

This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with overtime as needed, offering health benefits and opportunities for training and career growth.