Air Logistics Warehouse Associate

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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 Chicago site is looking for a new Warehouse Associate to join our Air Logistics team.

Reporting to the Air Logistics Warehouse Manager, you will be 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. You will also be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, verification, shipping/manifesting and other duties as assigned to ensure the full and efficient operation of the Distribution Center.

• Use material handling (MH) equipment to unload incoming materials from trailers.
• Verify and receive materials into inventory.
• Marks and inventories packages for storage or transit which may include palletizing and shrink‑wrapping.
• May be required to stack pallets and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Use MH equipment to move and store materials within the warehouse.
• Use MH equipment to pick, verify and pack orders according to standard practice.
• Use MH equipment or other designated means to load goods into trailers or other transport vehicles for distribution.
• Works from pick sheet to pull product or supplies.
• Check orders against pull sheets.
• Dangerous Goods – ensuring the necessary procedures are followed, and these shipments are stored in the designated section of the warehouse.
• Maintain warehouse clean and free of debris at all times.
• Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive, but not limited to OSHA, DOT, EPA and other government agencies.
• Overtime as needed.

• 1+ years of experience operating material handling equipment.
• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Relevant certification required for handling any hazardous material(s).
• Schedule availability for Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM.

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver to our customers and colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The hourly wage range for this position is between $20 and $25
. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) 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. 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.

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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Distribution and Supply Chain
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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