Receiving Lumper

Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association, Inc. is seeking a Lumper (General Laborer) to support warehouse operations in Houston, TX. This role focuses on loading/unloading, palletizing, and ensuring safe, efficient processing of product per GMP standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in shipping/receiving, can work in a fast-paced environment, and read/interpret safety and operation manuals. Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in shipping/receiving and/or warehouse environment
• Able to work in a fast-paced setting
• Capable of basic math calculations
• Able to read and interpret safety rules, operation instructions, and procedures
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Able to stay calm in stressful situations
• Physically capable to lift/carry up to 50 pounds frequently

Responsibilities

• Palletize product according to weight and type
• Assist in loading/unloading from trucks
• Breakdown and separate pallets when needed
• Move palletized product for storage
• Communicate with scheduler/receivers about daily workload
• Offload inbound trucks promptly
• Identify defects and separate damaged goods
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE
• Support process improvement initiatives
• Adapt quickly to changing work goals

Skills

shipping/receiving

warehouse

pallet jacks

communication

reading safety rules

problem solving

detail oriented

basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Battery powered pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Lift-gates

Manual dock plates

Job description

Lumper (General Laborer)General Summary:Reports to the Receiving SupervisorPrimary Responsibility:The Lumper role is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner. The successful candidate will take instruction and perform all required job duties and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality standards.Essential Functions:Palletize product (stack on pallets) according to weight and product typeAssist in loading and unloading product from trucks as requiredBreakdown and separate pallets when they are too high or of mixed product typeRun palletized product for storageCommunicate with scheduler and receivers for the daily workload.Offload inbound trucks in a timely manner.Examines articles for defects and separate defective product onto pallets for damaged goodsComply with safety policies and procedures.Wear required personal protective equipment.Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.Constantly looking for ways to improve processesAdjusts quickly and efficiently to changes in work goalsDemonstrates a sense of personal urgency and energy to achieving resultsExperience and Skills:1 or more years’ experience in shipping/receiving and/or warehouse environment.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Capable of performing basic math calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, and division)Experience in using standing riding pallet jacks, walking pallet jacks, etc., as requiredExcellent verbal and oral communication skills required.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.Must be detail oriented.Ability to remain calm in stressful situationsEducational Requirements:High School Diploma or GEDPhysical Requirements:Frequently required to stand, walk, or sitContinually required to utilize hand and finger dexterityOccasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawlContinually required to talk or hear and use visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information and use a keyboardFrequently required to lift/push/carry items up to fifty poundsFrequently works near moving mechanical partsOccasionally exposed to outside weather conditionsOccasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)Frequently exposed to loud noise (examples: forklifts, large trucks)Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: battery powered pallet jacks, hand trucks, lift-gates, and manual dock platesThe above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to change.