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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.

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Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our East Point, GA is looking for a new Warehouse Associate to join our Air Logistics Unit team.

How you create impact

The Warehouse Associate 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 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. In conjunction with QSHE he/she is to ensure that compliance to the current KN GXP standards is maintained

+ Keep up to date with Kuehne+Nagel global and country specific GXP standards and requirements

+ Ensure the necessary handling procedures (both physical and written) are followed accordingly, when applicable, documented in client-level Quality Agreements, Service Level Agreements, and SOPs

+ Work closely with other departments to deliver high level of service to Pharma customers

+ Verify and receive materials into inventory.

+ Marks and inventories packages for storage or transit.

+ May be required to stack pallets and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.

+ Use material handling (MH) Equipment to move and store materials within the warehouse.

+ Use material handling (MH) Equipment or other designated means to load goods into trailers or other designated transport vehicles for distribution.

+ Works from pick sheet to pull product or supplies.

+ Check orders against pull sheets.

+ “Dangerous Goods”: when receiving dangerous goods, the necessary procedures must be followed and these shipments must be stored in the designated section of the warehouse.

+ Understand and adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive, but not limited, to OSHA, DOT, EPA and other government agencies. Certification is required to handle any hazardous material(s).

+ If/when applicable, ‘bonded’ cargo must be processed and handled accordingly, based on existing guidelines for this type of shipment.

+ Implement/maintain safety, security, quality, housekeeping and sanitation programs, as applicable

+ Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive, but not limited, to OSHA, DOT, EPA and other government agencies. Certification is required to handle any hazardous material(s).

+ May be required to lift between 50 pounds.

+ Employee will be expected to follow procedures introduced via on the job training.

+ Elevating potential situations to the next level of supervision when required.

+ Identify and correct mistakes/inconsistencies when receiving/completing paperwork.

What we would like you to bring

+ 2+ years' experience operating material handling equipment in a warehousing environment

+ Must have current forklift certification

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

+ Can walk or stand for extended periods of time while wearing steel toe or composite toe shoes in a non-climate-controlled environment

+ Basic math skills

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 a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-MB1

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.

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 an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.