Warehouse Operator

Idaho Milk Products; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation

PTO

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Idaho Milk Products in Jerome, Idaho, is seeking an Ice Cream Warehouse Operator for day shift to receive, store and stage frozen and dry ingredients, ensuring inventory integrity and compliance with food safety standards.

Responsibilities include material handling, inventory documentation, safety compliance, and operating forklifts; prior warehouse experience and forklift certification are preferred; full-time, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming raw materials and packaging for accuracy and quality.
• Stage finished goods for outbound shipment and raw materials to support production.
• Maintain storage layout and inventory accuracy; ensure safety and efficiency.
• Record all material movements in ERP or inventory systems.
• Comply with HACCP, SQF, FDA and safety requirements; keep areas clean and audit-ready.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks per training; report issues promptly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Day Shift, Monday through Friday. Subject to change according to business needs.

Department

Warehouse

Location

Ice Cream Plant

City

Jerome

State/Territory

Idaho

Reports To

Warehouse Lead

Employment Status

Full time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Shifts

Day Shift

# of openings

1

BENEFITS

• We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ice Cream Warehouse Operator is responsible for the accurate receiving, storage, movement, and staging of both frozen ice cream products and dry ingredients within warehouse and cold storage environments. This role is critical to maintaining inventory integrity, supporting uninterrupted production and shipping, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards across all areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Handling & Storage

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming raw materials and packaging supplies for accuracy, condition, and compliance with quality standards.
• Stage finished goods for outbound shipment and raw materials to support timely, uninterrupted production.
• Maintain proper storage conditions, layout, and organization of inventory to ensure safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Inventory & Documentation

• Accurately record all material movements within ERP or inventory management systems.
• Review and verify shipping and receiving documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform routine cycle counts, maintain inventory accuracy, and promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with HACCP, SQF, FDA, and all applicable food safety and material handling requirements.
• Adhere to plant safety protocols, PPE requirements, and safe work practices at all times.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and audit-ready warehouse and storage areas.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in accordance with training and certification requirements.
• Conduct pre-operation equipment inspections and immediately report safety concerns or mechanical issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational or business needs.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent work related experience.

Experience

• Prior experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Food manufacturing warehouse experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate forklifts and obtain certification.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking.

Physical Requirements

• Environmental exposure to warehouses stored at ambient (60-70° F), refrigerated (35° F), and frozen (minus 20° F) temperatures.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances on a regular basis.
• Subject to up to at least 92db’s
• Lifting: up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, on a regular basis
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist occasionally
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities that must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.