Logistics Specialist

Kelly Services; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Transit spending account

Holiday pay and service bonuses

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Logistics Specialist in Southaven, MS. The role involves coordinating inbound/outbound workflows, tracking inventory and order status, and resolving operational issues in a fast-paced distribution center.

You will work with warehouse teams, use WMS and reporting tools, and ensure accurate data while maintaining safety and quality standards. High school diploma and forklift experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift experience required.
• 1–3 years of experience in warehouse operations or logistics preferred.
• Understanding of warehouse operations, order processing and inventory workflows.
• Experience with WMS and tracking tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor warehouse workflows (inbound/outbound/internal movements) to ensure timely execution.
• Track order status, inventory movements and operations using warehouse systems.
• Identify and resolve delays, exceptions and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams, inventory control and supervisors to address gaps.
• Support investigation and resolution of order, inventory and system issues.
• Update systems with accurate status information and maintain visibility of performance.
• Communicate issues, risks and updates to stakeholders promptly.
• Assist in prioritizing work and balancing workloads across areas.
• Support reporting and tracking of KPIs and operational data.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and quality standards.
• Maintain documentation of issues, resolutions and activities.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying trends and inefficiencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse operations

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS systems

Tracking tools

Job description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a Logistics Specialist to work at a leading distribution center in Southaven, MS. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Salary: $16 per hour

Shift: 9am-6pm

Why you should apply to be a Logistics Specialist:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly compensation.
• Work in a dynamic, high-volume logistics environment with opportunities for skill growth.
• Be part of a reputable distribution center known for operational excellence and safety.
• Gain exposure to warehouse management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

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

• Monitoring warehouse workflows, including inbound, outbound, and internal movements, to ensure timely execution.
• Tracking order status, inventory movements, and operational activities using warehouse 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 investigation 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 promptly.
• 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).
• Must have forklift experience (required)
• Bring 1-3 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or related roles (preferred).
• Possess an understanding of warehouse operations, order processing, and inventory workflows.
• Are experienced with warehouse management systems (WMS) and tracking tools (preferred).
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve operational issues in real time.
• Have effective communication skills to coordinate across teams and elevate issues.
• Can analyze data, identify trends, and maintain high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Are proficient with basic to intermediate computer skills, including data entry and reporting tools.
• Work independently, make decisions within established processes, and maintain organizational 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. 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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative 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.