Drum Lumper

Greif • La Porte, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. OUR VISION: To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Requirements

• Operation of a forklift truck
• All jobs require some type of locomotion and repeated movement, especially repetitive motion of arms, wrists and hands, repeated bending and twisting.
• Drums weigh up to 78 pounds; continuously lifting and stacking up to 3 high every 4.5 seconds.
• Constant reaching above shoulders; both hands required; both legs required; working at a fast pace.
• Operation of a forklift truck.
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
• Physical stamina to stand, lift and for extended periods of time.
• Dust, fumes, smoke or gases; solvents; grease & oils; paints & inks.
• Work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat
• Work safely in accordance with Greif’s safety rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Typically possesses less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Good physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast pace environment.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solution oriented problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Operate Telescoping Boom Conveyor to load and stack drums into trucks and trailers in a prescribed manner to minimize damage.
• Receive instructions from Quality Coordinator / Supervisor as to the schedule of the loading requirements of the containers to be shipped.
• Remove debris and other materials from the truck/trailer and/or railroad car to prepare for loading; inform Coordinator of unsuitable vehicle for loading.
• Operate and position telescoping boom conveyor properly to facilitate safe and damage free loading of drums into trailers as reqiured;; operate palletizer as and when required .
• Manually load and unload drums into and from trailers
• Transport lumber, paper, skids, containers, etc. to and from trailers and storage area as required.
• Stack containers and ancillary parts on and off the conveyor as directed.
• Perform production, labor and other reporting as required.
• Notify Quality coordinator/ Supervisor of any equipment or material irregularities.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period, your medical, dental, and vision coverage starts immediately.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized with the 2024 and 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our commitment to our colleagues.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 80 hours of PTO plus paid holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
• Retirement and Financial Security: Take advantage of our 401(k) and comprehensive disability coverage
• Invest in Your Future: We offer tuition reimbursement for college courses and professional certifications to help you grow.
• medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed