Warehouse Worker II

Nidec Motor Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Southaven, Mississippi, is seeking a Warehouse Worker II to support warehouse operations such as material handling, picking, packing, and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 2-4 years of experience in similar environments.

This position requires strong safety awareness, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Join us to contribute to a safe and efficient warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in warehouse or distribution preferred.
• Ability to independently perform tasks with strong attention to safety.
• Physical ability to lift and carry items, stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling tasks including picking and packing.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Support inventory checks and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Material handling

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Warehouse Worker II is an intermediate support role responsible for independently performing warehouse operations such as material handling, picking, packing, staging, and inventory support in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Warehouse Worker II provides hands‑on operational support within a warehouse, distribution center, or storeroom environment. The role emphasizes independent execution of standard tasks, accurate handling of materials, and consistent adherence to operating and safety procedures. This position typically reports to a Warehouse Supervisor, Distribution Supervisor, Materials Manager, or Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform material handling tasks including picking, packing, staging, loading, and unloading.
• Move materials, products, or pallets safely within the warehouse.
• Follow work instructions, priorities, and standard operating procedures.
• Accurately pick and prepare materials for production, shipment, or distribution.
• Verify item numbers, quantities, and packaging.
• Stage completed orders in designated locations.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, or forklifts (as trained and certified).
• Inspect equipment prior to use and report issues.
• Follow equipment operating and safety guidelines.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and reconciliation activities.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies or damaged materials.
• Support accurate placement and labeling of materials.
• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Apply proper lifting techniques and ergonomic practices.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard‑free work areas.
• Complete required logs, pick lists, checklists, or transaction records accurately.
• Communicate material shortages, damages, or delays to supervisors.
• Participate in shift handovers and team communications.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse clerks, shipping/receiving, and logistics teams.
• Support workload balancing and operational priorities.
• Provide informal guidance and support to Warehouse Worker I roles.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, efficiency, or safety.
• Participate in continuous improvement or problem‑solving activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in warehouse, distribution, or material handling environments preferred.
• Typically 2–4 years of experience performing warehouse, logistics, or production support work.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations and material handling practices.
• Ability to independently perform standard warehouse tasks.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods.
• Basic documentation or system entry skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Job Details

Organizational Impact

• Works to deliver on day‑to‑day objectives with moderate impact on achievement of results for the team.
• Work consists of tasks that are typically routine, with some deviation from standard practice.
• Works under moderate supervision for routine tasks.
• May seek advice of more senior employees in the same team.

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement.

Innovation & Complexity

• Checks and makes minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems that are routine and typically exist in current work processes and systems.
• May be required to highlight areas of concerns/problems to supervisor in own team.
• Daily challenges are generally routine, but may require interpretation of procedures or policies to resolve problems.

Leadership & Talent Management

• May provide guidance or assistance to new or entry‑level employees.

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires basic job knowledge of systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education.

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