Lumper and Offloading
About The Position
The Cargo Container Loader / Unloader is responsible for manually loading and unloading freight, products, and materials from cargo containers, trailers, and trucks in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role involves consistent physical labor and adherence to company safety procedures. Employees may also be assigned other warehouse-related duties as business needs require. The position is full-time. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, with work hours listed as 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees will be scheduled for a start time between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on business demands.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to safety and detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, squat, twist, and reach throughout the shift.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor in varying warehouse temperatures.
- Ability to safely handle manually loaded freight throughout the workday.
Nice To Haves
- Previous warehouse, freight handling, or container unloading experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manually load and unload cargo containers, trailers, and trucks.
- Sort, stage, stack, and organize products according to customer and operational requirements.
- Inspect freight for visible damage and report discrepancies or concerns.
- Handle products accurately to prevent damage during loading and unloading.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Follow company safety policies, procedures, and warehouse standards.
- Work efficiently to meet productivity and operational goals.
- Assist with palletizing, shrink-wrapping, labeling, and staging freight.
- Use hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other approved equipment as needed.
- Support shipping, receiving, inventory, and general warehouse operations as assigned.
- Perform other warehouse duties and operational tasks as required by business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
