Drum Lumper

Manpower; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Drum Lumper to join the client’s production team. The role supports container loading with a strong emphasis on safety, following detailed instructions, and performing repetitive physical tasks quickly.

The position offers a first shift with a pay range of $20.95 per hour, and opportunities to contribute to safe, damage-minimized loading operations while maintaining clean, orderly work areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to stack containers and ancillary parts on and off the conveyor.
• Willingness to perform production, labor, and other reporting as required.
• Ability to notify Supervisor of equipment or material irregularities.
• Strong focus on keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Readiness to work safely according to Greif’s safety rules, regulations, and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive loading schedule from Quality Coordinator/Supervisor.
• Remove debris from trailers and notify if a vehicle is unsuitable.
• Operate conveyor to load and stack drums into trailers safely.
• Manually load and unload steel drums into/from trailers.
• Transport lumber, skids, and containers to storage areas as directed.

Skills

Stack containers

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client, industrial manufacturing and logistics operations is seeking a Drum Lumper to join their team. As a Drum Lumper, you will be part of the Production team supporting container loading and safe handling workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, the ability to follow detailed instructions, and the stamina to perform repetitive physical tasks at a fast pace, which will align successfully in the organization.

Pay Range: $20.95

Shift: First

What's the Job?

• Receive instructions from the Quality Coordinator/Supervisor regarding the loading schedule for containers to be shipped.
• Remove debris and other materials from trucks/trailers and/or railroad cars to prepare for loading; notify the Coordinator if a vehicle is unsuitable.
• Operate and position a telescoping boom conveyor to load and stack drums into trailers safely and with minimal damage; operate a palletizer as required.
• Manually load and unload steel drums into and from trailers.
• Transport lumber, paper, skids, containers, and ancillary items to and from trailers and the storage area as directed.

What's Needed?

• Ability to stack containers and ancillary parts on and off the conveyor as directed.
• Willingness to perform production, labor, and other reporting as required.
• Ability to notify the Quality Coordinator/Supervisor of any equipment or material irregularities.
• Strong focus on keeping equipment and the work area clean and orderly.
• Readiness to work safely according to Greif’s safety rules, regulations, and requirements.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to safe, damage-minimized container loading operations.
• Clear expectations and structured work instructions from Quality and Supervisory teams.
• Hands-on role supporting production throughput and shipping readiness.
• Training and guidance to operate loading equipment and follow prescribed loading methods.
• A team environment where safety and quality reporting matter.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)