Wave Planner- 1st Shift
Job in
Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08854, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Kuehne+Nagel
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Warehouse
Distribution/ General Warehouse, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* 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.
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* You will use a WMS (Warehouse Management System) to assign and maintain the flow of work throughout the warehouse. Reporting to a Supervisor, your typical shift will be Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and will be paid weekly at $21.50 per hour.
** How you create impact*
* You will ensure all orders are planned and prioritized to meet or exceed customer schedules
Keep the operations teams busy with work or advise them when work is limited
Notify Operations of all requested changes from the customer regarding scheduling, processing, and shipping
Ensure all customer orders are waved and processed in order of priority
Communicate with team leads to ensure all daily tasks are completed
Ensure daily pick workload tasks are completed and tasks are correctly processed in the system
Produce and maintain required reports
** What we would like you to bring*
* High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment
1+ year(s) in a wave planning role
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of order entry systems
WMS (Blue Yonder, Red Prarie, JDA, etc.) and customer service experience
** 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 great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite
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.
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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 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST;
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