Logistics Specialist
- Southaven, MS, United States
$16 USD / hour
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- $16 USD / hour
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Original 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 escalate 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.
What happens next
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry - even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Logistics Specialist today!
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Skills
- Logistics
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Workflow
- Prioritization
- Reporting
- Documentation
- Forklift certification
- Warehouse operations
- WMS
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Data entry
- Work independently