Warehouse Operator (Forklift Operator)

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

Job summary

Kelly Services in Southaven, MS is hiring a Warehouse Operator for a steady weekday schedule. You will track orders, manage inventory movements, and support smooth warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring activity, resolving delays, updating records, and collaborating with teams to maintain accuracy and efficiency. Forklift experience and strong attention to detail are important for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of warehouse operations, order processing, and inventory workflows.
• Experience operating forklifts

Responsibilities

• Track inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activity.
• Use warehouse systems to monitor orders and inventory movements.
• Identify and help resolve delays, discrepancies, and order or system issues.
• Work with warehouse teams, inventory control, and supervisors to keep operations on track.
• Keep system records and documentation accurate and up to date.
• Communicate issues, priorities, and status updates to the appropriate teams.
• Help prioritize tasks and balance workloads.
• Support performance reporting and suggest workflow improvements.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Location: Southaven, MS

Pay: $16/hour

Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Looking for a steady weekday schedule? Kelly is hiring a Warehouse Operator in Southaven. Put your organization and problem-solving skills to work tracking orders, maintaining accurate inventory information, and helping warehouse operations run smoothly.

What you’ll do

• Track inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activity.
• Use warehouse systems to monitor orders and inventory movements.
• Identify and help resolve delays, discrepancies, and order or system issues.
• Work with warehouse teams, inventory control, and supervisors to keep operations on track.
• Keep system records and documentation accurate and up to date.
• Communicate issues, priorities, and status updates to the appropriate teams.
• Help prioritize tasks and balance workloads.
• Support performance reporting and suggest workflow improvements.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of warehouse operations, order processing, and inventory workflows.
• Experience operating forklifts
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and the ability to work well with different teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including data entry and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within established procedures.

Preferred, but not required

• 1–3 years of warehouse, logistics, or related experience.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and tracking tools.

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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