Logistics Center Associate

Kelly Services; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Southaven, MS is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support a fast-paced distribution center. The role focuses on coordinating operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, and resolving issues to keep orders moving smoothly.

This hands-on position provides exposure to continuous improvement in a respected logistics leader. You’ll work with warehouse teams and use WMS tools to track performance and drive timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or related roles preferred.
• Understand warehouse operations, order processing and inventory workflows.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and tracking tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate logistics center operations to ensure workflow efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Track order status, inventory movements, and activities using warehouse management systems.
• Identify and resolve operational issues such as delays, exceptions, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams, inventory control, and supervisors to ensure workflow continuity.
• Support investigations and resolution of order, inventory, and system-related issues.
• Update systems with accurate status information and maintain visibility into performance.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Logistics coordination

WMS

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WMS software

Tracking tools

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Logistics Specialist to work at a leading distribution center in Southaven, MS. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary: $16.00/hr

Shift: 7am-4pm

Why you should apply to be a Logistics Center Associate:

• Competitive pay rate of $16.00 per hour.

• Work with a respected leader in the logistics and distribution industry.

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in fast-paced warehouse operations.

• Opportunity to support continuous improvement and make a visible impact.

• Safe and professional work environment.

What’s a typical day as a Logistics Specialist? You’ll be:

• Monitoring and coordinating logistics center operations to ensure workflow efficiency, inventory accuracy, and timely issue resolution.

• Tracking order status, inventory movements, and operational activities using warehouse management systems.

• Identifying and resolving operational issues such as delays, exceptions, and discrepancies.

• Coordinating with warehouse teams, inventory control, and supervisors to address process gaps and ensure workflow continuity.

• Supporting investigations and resolution of order, inventory, and system-related issues.

• Updating systems with accurate status information and maintaining visibility into operational performance.

• Communicating issues, risks, and updates to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.

• Assisting in prioritizing work and balancing workloads across operational areas.

• Supporting reporting and tracking of key performance metrics and operational data.

• Ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and quality standards.

• Maintaining accurate documentation of issues, resolutions, and process activities.

• Supporting continuous improvement efforts by identifying trends and operational inefficiencies.

• Performing additional duties as assigned.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required).

• Bring 1-3 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or related roles (preferred).

• Understand warehouse operations, order processing, and inventory workflows.

• Have experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and tracking tools (preferred).

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and can resolve operational issues in real time.

• Can analyze data and identify trends or discrepancies.

• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy in tracking and reporting.

• Communicate effectively and coordinate across teams.

• Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Have basic to intermediate computer skills, including data entry and reporting tools.

• Work independently and make decisions within established processes.

• Are well-organized and able to maintain workflow visibility.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly 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.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.