Warehouse Operations Associate

Recruiting - Original Template; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1st shift schedule

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Wellness stipend

Hi-Vis clothing stipend

Job summary

Nelson-Jameson is seeking a Warehouse Operations Associate at our Jerome, Idaho distribution center. The role ensures accurate receiving, storage, and shipping so customers in the food and dairy industry receive essential supplies.

You’ll join a small, collaborative team supporting daily distribution activities with forklifts and RF scanning within our ERP system. We value dependable, high-character professionals who take pride in accuracy and teamwork, and offer a structured, safe work

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in warehouse or distribution center operations; forklifts & RF scanners experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team environment.
• Able to follow directions, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
• Physical: stand, walk, lift up to 56 lbs regularly, up to 75 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments, verify POs, and complete documentation.
• Perform order picking and packing for various shipment types.
• Prepare and ship outbound orders with accurate confirmations.
• Use RF scanners and ERP systems to track inventory movements.
• Put away items for efficient storage and accessibility.
• Support inventory checks, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution.
• Process transfer orders between distribution locations.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment; training provided.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team collaboration

Independent work

Adaptability

Forklifts

RF Scanners

ERP/Prophet 21 (P21)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Prophet 21 (P21)

Job description

Location: Jerome, ID (onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Starting at $23.50+ per hour with starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, company-matched 401(k), paid time off, competitive compensation, and much more!

About Us

Nelson-Jameson is a trusted leader in the food manufacturing industry, providing high-quality products and innovative solutions since 1947. We specialize in food processing products and services that help organizations maintain the highest standards in quality, safety, and compliance. As a family-owned business, we value accountability, teamwork, and growth—both for our employees and the company.

We’re proud of our close-knit, family-oriented culture, where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to grow. From wellness programs to career development, we prioritize both employee well-being and professional success. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a trusted, optimistic team, we invite you to apply and join us at Nelson-Jameson!

Job Summary

Nelson-Jameson is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Associate (Warehouse Worker / Distribution Center Associate) to join our team at our modern distribution center in Jerome, Idaho. This role plays a critical part in ensuring products are received, stored, and shipped accurately and efficiently so our customers in the food and dairy manufacturing industry receive the supplies they depend on to keep their operations running.

As part of a small, highly collaborative warehouse team, you will support daily distribution center operations including receiving, order picking, shipping, and inventory control while operating forklifts and RF scanning technology within our ERP system. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, personal accountability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We’re looking for dependable, high-character professionals who take pride in their work, maintain a positive attitude, and understand how operational excellence in the warehouse directly impacts the customers we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately receive incoming shipments, verify purchase orders, and complete required documentation.
• Perform order picking and packing for customer shipments including LTL, small parcel, route deliveries, and customer pickups.
• Prepare and ship outbound orders, ensuring all documentation and system confirmations are completed accurately.
• Use RF scanners and ERP systems (P21) to track inventory movements and maintain real-time accuracy.
• Execute proper put‑away processes to ensure efficient storage and inventory accessibility.
• Support inventory integrity through cycle counts, inventory checks, and discrepancy resolution.
• Print and fulfill transfer orders between distribution locations.
• Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, turret trucks, and deep‑reach forklifts (training provided).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational goals and ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Demonstrate accountability, strong work ethic, and a willingness to step in where needed to support the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support distribution center operations.
• Employees must become proficient in multiple warehouse functions to support cross‑training and operational flexibility.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of warehouse or distribution center experience, ideally in order fulfillment, shipping, or receiving operations. Experience with Forklifts & RF Scanners are a plus!
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team environment.
  • Ability to follow direction, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a fast‑paced warehouse setting.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with arms.
  • Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 56 lbs., occasionally over 75 lbs., and infrequently push/pull up to 115 lbs.
  • Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in a distribution or fulfillment center environment.
  • Previous experience operating forklifts or warehouse material handling equipment.
  • Familiarity with ERP or warehouse systems such as Prophet 21 (P21) or similar platforms.
  • Experience supporting inventory control processes such as cycle counting or inventory reconciliation.

Why Nelson-Jameson?

At Nelson-Jameson, we offer more than just a job; we provide an opportunity to grow and succeed within a family‑owned company that values innovation, collaboration, and hard work. You’ll be part of a trusted industry leader, working alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference.

As a golden rule company, we strive to maintain a culture of honesty, integrity, and kindness. Our organization is committed to operating ethically and respecting people, our community, and the environment. With us, you’ll become part of a hard‑working team that takes pride in providing safe, high‑quality food to communities around the world.

With Nelson-Jameson, you’ll receive:

• Consistent Schedule: 1st shift, Monday through Friday (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on management’s needs) with overtime as needed
• Comprehensive Health Benefits with your choice of benefits to match your unique needs
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive Compensation: Starting at $23.50+ per hour with starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Consistent 1st shift schedule with occasional overtime opportunities
• Paid time off at time of hire
• Annual Wellness Stipend & other wellness programs
• Hi-Vis Clothing Stipend for company‑branded merchandise

Nelson-Jameson, Inc. and NEXT Logistics, LLC. are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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