Lumper

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with Company match

FSA

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a Lumper to load and unload merchandise in a cold, fast-paced warehouse environment. You’ll follow safety and quality standards, build pallets, and help ensure accurate item handling.

Experience reading instructions and basic math is needed; training on our Warehouse Management System is available. Evening or weekend shifts may be required, with competitive hourly pay of $16.50.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify container information according to the execution report and verify appropriate trailer chocking, glad hand locking, and cone procedures prior to the unloading process.
• Manually unload containers by separating each case by style, size, and color and placing them in a separate pallet for each.
• Accurately build and stage each pallet to the correct standard tie high as specified on the execution report and determine if pallets are ready to be shrink wrapped by identifying case quantity and shrink wrapping stage pallets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read & follow instructions

Basic math

WMS experience

Evening/weekend shifts

Cold environment tolerance

Equipment operation

Job description

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Primary Responsibility

Under general supervisor, the Lumper focuses on loading and unloading merchandise in accordance to established safety, performance, and accuracy standards.

What You’ll Do

• Verify container information according to the execution report and verify appropriate trailer chocking, glad hand locking, and cone procedures prior to the unloading process.
• Manually unload containers by separating each case by style, size, and color and placing them in a separate pallet for each.
• Accurately build and stage each pallet to the correct standard tie high as specified on the execution report and determine if pallets are ready to be shrink wrapped by identifying case quantity and shrink wrapping stage pallets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Experience And Education You Need

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.

What Could Set You Apart

• Possess the ability to understand and operate a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accurate completion of assignments.
• Ability to work various shifts including evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings.
• Possess a strong resistance to a cold environment.
• Ability to operate equipment including various electrical tools in a safe, clean, and efficient manner.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
• May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-10-12 hour shift.
• Must transfer boxes weighing up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets. Lifting and carrying product 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $16.50 hourly. Rate may vary based on work location.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

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