Warehouse Operator

Idaho Milk Products; Jerome, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation

Holiday Pay

PTO

FSA

Job summary

Idaho Milk Products in Jerome, ID is seeking an Ice Cream Warehouse Operator to receive, store, move, and stage frozen ice cream products and dry ingredients in cold storage. This role ensures inventory integrity and supports production and shipping while adhering to food safety and workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, staging for outbound shipments, recording movements in ERP, and performing cycle counts.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and certification as required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials for accuracy and quality.
• Stage finished goods and raw materials to support production and shipping.
• Record material movements in ERP and review shipping/receiving docs.
• Maintain clean, audit-ready storage areas and comply with safety standards.
• Operate forklifts and report any safety or equipment concerns.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

SHIFT

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

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 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.