Lumper

Americold Logistics, LLC. in; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Lumper (Finance) to assist with loading and unloading merchandise under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to procedures while assembling pallets and preparing shipments.

The position requires basic math, the ability to read instructions, and comfort working in potentially cold environments. Various shifts including evenings/weekends may be available; rate is posted at $16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verify container information and proper safety procedures before unloading.
• Manually unload containers and separate cases by style, size, and color.
• Build and stage pallets to specified standards and determine readiness for shrink wrap.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Job description

Lumper (Finance)

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

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.