Warehouse Operations Clerk – 1st Shift

Kelly Services; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Service bonus

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a Warehouse Operations Clerk on 1st shift to manage outbound documentation, driver intake, and yard workflow in an on-site facility. The role reports to the Operations Supervisor and requires attention to detail and timely communication with carriers and teams.

Responsibilities include creating and auditing shipments in the WMS, generating bills of lading, and ensuring SOP compliance while supporting floor operations and reporting tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior administrative or clerical experience in a fast-paced warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Solid computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and fast, accurate data entry skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills under tight turnaround windows.
• Flexibility to work mandatory early morning starts (5:00 AM) and Saturday overtime based on business volume.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound shipping documentation and WMS entries.
• Coordinate with freight carriers, yard staff, and floor teams to ensure timely shipments.
• Assist with hands-on material handling and provide operational reporting support.
• Maintain accurate records, bills of lading, and dock/driver paperwork.

Skills

Data entry

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Flexible schedule

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Operations Clerk – 1st Shift

Pay Rate: $20.00 / hour

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (must be available to start at 5:00 AM for mandatory early OT, plus mandatory Saturday OT as required by operational volume)

Orientation: Thursdays at 8:00 AM (candidates should plan to work a full shift on orientation day)

Location: On-site warehouse facility

Position Overview

We are looking for an organized and reliable Warehouse Operations Clerk to oversee outbound shipping documentation, driver intake, and yard workflow. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor or Manager, you will serve as a key point of contact between freight carriers, warehouse leadership, and floor personnel to keep freight moving accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping Documentation & System Administration

• Create, audit, and systematically close shipments in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Generate accurate Bills of Lading (BOL), maintain seal logs, and update digital load boards in real time.
• Strictly adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guarantee documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Organize and file all outbound paperwork for rapid retrieval and audit readiness.
• Identify and help resolve shipping, inventory, or documentation discrepancies.

Carrier & Yard Logistics

• Correspond daily via email with outbound carriers to communicate schedules, volume requirements, and equipment needs.
• Check in transport drivers, assign dock doors, verify shipment details, and release drivers with completed, accurate paperwork.
• Partner with yard spotters to monitor trailer capacity, prioritize moves, and keep dock doors fluid.
• Relay daily operational priorities and dock assignments to site floor teams.

Floor Support & Material Handling

• Assist with hands-on material handling as needed, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, staging, and trailer loading.
• Support site management with operational reporting and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior administrative or clerical experience in a fast-paced warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Solid computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and fast, accurate data entry skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills under tight turnaround windows.
• Flexibility to work mandatory early morning starts (5:00 AM) and Saturday overtime based on business volume.

Preferred:

• Prior experience with Tier-1 Warehouse Management Systems (such as Manhattan WMS).
• Bilingual skills (English / Spanish).
• Experience operating Material Handling Equipment (pallet jack, forklift, order picker) or willingness to be trained and certified.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk continuously across a large distribution facility (over a quarter-mile in length) for up to 10–12 hours.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing 50–100 lbs (using proper lifting techniques or team lifts).
• Regular bending, crouching, stretching, and reaching both overhead and below the waist.
• Ability to work comfortably in a dynamic warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures, variable noise levels, and seasonal climate conditions.

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. 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.

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About Kelly

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