Logistics Specialist Jobs in Mississippi
Logistics Specialist jobs in Mississippi are consistently active, concentrated in manufacturing, distribution, and federal contracting sectors that anchor the state's economy at every seniority level from coordinator to senior supply chain manager. Jackson, Gulfport, and Hattiesburg are the largest hiring metros, where employers such as Ingalls Shipbuilding, Raytheon, and the Keesler Air Force Base contractor community maintain steady logistics workforces. The most in-demand specialties are defense and government logistics, freight and carrier management, and distribution center operations tied to Mississippi's Gulf Coast import activity. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.
As a Forklift Driver at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play an important role in moving products safely and efficiently throughout the distribution center. This position works Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour, paid weekly. Your equipment skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safe work practices will directly support inventory accuracy, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
You will operate powered industrial equipment to load, unload, put away, replenish, stage, and move products based on daily operational requirements. You will also complete required system transactions, inspect equipment, and work closely with warehouse team members to keep goods flowing through the operation.
The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable operating material handling equipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This individual should follow procedures carefully, communicate effectively, and maintain accuracy and productivity throughout the shift.
How you create impact
- Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, store, and transport products throughout the warehouse.
- Load and unload trailers, containers, and delivery vehicles while ensuring product accuracy and preventing damage.
- Pick, verify, stage, replenish, and pack orders using RF scanners, warehouse management systems, and operational procedures.
- Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly report equipment damage, malfunctions, or safety concerns.
- Maintain inventory accuracy by verifying product information, reporting discrepancies, and supporting cycle count activities.
- Follow all safety, quality, and productivity standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or 3PL experience preferred.
- Previous experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, or other material handling equipment preferred.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory systems preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately handle products, verify inventory, and follow work instructions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, safely lift and move materials, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite
Kuehne+Nagel 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. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.
As a Forklift Driver at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play an important role in moving products safely and efficiently throughout the distribution center. This position works Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour, paid weekly. Your equipment skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safe work practices will directly support inventory accuracy, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
You will operate powered industrial equipment to load, unload, put away, replenish, stage, and move products based on daily operational requirements. You will also complete required system transactions, inspect equipment, and work closely with warehouse team members to keep goods flowing through the operation.
The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable operating material handling equipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This individual should follow procedures carefully, communicate effectively, and maintain accuracy and productivity throughout the shift.
How you create impact
- Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, store, and transport products throughout the warehouse.
- Load and unload trailers, containers, and delivery vehicles while ensuring product accuracy and preventing damage.
- Pick, verify, stage, replenish, and pack orders using RF scanners, warehouse management systems, and operational procedures.
- Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly report equipment damage, malfunctions, or safety concerns.
- Maintain inventory accuracy by verifying product information, reporting discrepancies, and supporting cycle count activities.
- Follow all safety, quality, and productivity standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or 3PL experience preferred.
- Previous experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, or other material handling equipment preferred.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory systems preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately handle products, verify inventory, and follow work instructions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, safely lift and move materials, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite
Kuehne+Nagel 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. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
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Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Logistics Specialist Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Transportation & Logistics
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in logistics specialist jobs across Mississippi.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
- Experience with transportation management or warehouse management software systems
- Knowledge of federal acquisition or defense logistics regulations for government-sector roles
- Proficiency in inventory control, demand forecasting, and order fulfillment processes
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with carriers, vendors, and internal teams
- Ability to analyze shipping data and identify cost-reduction or efficiency opportunities
Logistics Specialist Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a logistics specialist in Mississippi?
Most logistics specialist positions in Mississippi require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field, though associate degrees combined with relevant experience are accepted at many distribution and manufacturing employers. No state-issued license is required for the role itself. Candidates pursuing defense or government contracting positions benefit from earning the APICS CSCP or CLTD certification, which Mississippi-area federal contractors and shipbuilding employers actively look for when screening applicants.
Which companies hire logistics specialists in Mississippi?
Employers hiring logistics specialists in Mississippi right now include Kuehne+Nagel, Amazon, and Mayo Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Mississippi's defense industrial base along the Gulf Coast and its growing distribution corridor along I-20 and I-55 generate consistent demand across both private and government-contractor employers.
Which Mississippi cities have the most logistics specialist jobs?
Southaven, Canton, and Tupelo have the most logistics specialist openings in Mississippi. The distribution of roles follows Mississippi's economic anchors: Jackson draws government and healthcare supply chain work as the state capital, Gulfport and Pascagoula are driven by Ingalls Shipbuilding and Gulf Coast port activity, and Hattiesburg supports regional distribution operations tied to manufacturing and retail supply chains in the Pine Belt corridor.
Are there remote logistics specialist jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of logistics specialist openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most supply chain roles. The positions most likely to allow remote work are those focused on data analysis, procurement coordination, or vendor management rather than warehouse oversight or carrier operations.
How can I get hired as a logistics specialist in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for logistics coordinator or supply chain analyst roles at Mississippi's large distribution centers and manufacturing employers, where on-the-job training is standard. Companies operating major Gulf Coast or I-55 corridor facilities regularly hire candidates directly from Mississippi community colleges and universities. Earning an entry-level APICS CPIM certification strengthens applications considerably, and lateral moves from roles such as warehouse associate, purchasing assistant, or customer service coordinator at logistics-heavy employers are a well-worn path into specialist positions.
Where can I find and apply to logistics specialist jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to logistics specialist jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current Mississippi openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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