Logistics Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

INTRODUCTION

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Shipping/ Receiving Clerk is responsible for preparation and packaging of orders for shipment. The Shipping/Receiving Clerk utilizes Warehouse Management Systems to work with receivers to supply paperwork and generate reporting for all receiving activities. He/she can also be responsible for moving or removing materials within the warehouse and the loading/unloading of materials onto or from vehicles utilizing a pallet jack or other material handling equipment as required. The Shipping/ Receiving Clerk can also be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, verification, shipping, and other various duties as assigned to ensure the full and efficient operation of the National Distribution Center.

Come join us at our Groveport, Ohio location! We currently have 2 shifts available: 1st shift 6:00am-2:30pm and 2nd shift 2:30pm to 11:00pm Monday-Friday.

How you create impact

• Accurately validate, record, and manage inbound/outbound shipments and documentation using WMS and reporting tools.
• Prepare and verify shipping documents (pick lists, packing lists, PODs), maintain records, and ensure data accuracy through audits and tracking logs.
• Coordinate with carriers, customers, and warehouse teams to schedule, trace, and resolve shipment issues.
• Support warehouse operations including inventory receiving, light material handling, palletizing, and use of equipment as needed.
• Perform administrative and compliance duties such as reporting, audit support, data entry, help desk tickets, and maintaining tracking spreadsheets and logs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of warehouse, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience
• Experience processing 50+ shipments per day or working in a high-volume environment
• Basic computer skills with data entry accuracy
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8+ hour shifts
• Experience working with inventory systems (WMS) or similar platforms
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and meet daily productivity targets
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including overtime or weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 wage 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. #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.

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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.

EEO Statement

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.

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Kuehne+Nagel Recruitment Team