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INTRODUCTION

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Air Logistics Warehouse Specialist, you will handle and monitor all QuickSTAT consignments ensuring compliance with all agreed Company policies. Performing assigned duties, while working collaboratively with all internal departments to ensure maximum client satisfaction.

• Process all Import and Export consignments as they transit through the JFK facility
• Upon receipt of consignments at QSTAT, all consignments must undertake our “Goods In” process in our internal system of documentation review, check piece count, weight, dimension and, where required, re-icing
• Upon departure of consignments at QSTAT, all consignments must undertake our “Goods Out” process in our internal system of documentation review, piece count, dimension and, where required, re-icing
• Selection and preparation of temperature-controlled packaging solutions from our onsite inventory to include (PCM / Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice solutions) in conjunction with client requirements
• Selection and preparation of temperature loggers and GPS trackers from our onsite inventory in conjunction with client requirements
• Performing and recording of quality checks made of the reusable temperature-controlled packaging solutions in our inventory
• Shared responsibility for the cleaning, re-stocking and system updates associated to and required for the re-usable packaging inventory
• Other related duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• GDP Training and qualifications specific to transportation
• IT / Computer literacy qualifications (specifically those listed in skills and abilities above)
• Industry experience ensuring ability to undertake all tasks / responsibilities listed above

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.

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.

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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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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.