Lumpers

Warehouse lumpers, also known as lumpers or load/unload specialists, are essential personnel in warehouse operations responsible for efficiently loading and unloading goods from trucks and containers. Unlike permanent warehouse staff, lumpers are often hired on a temporary or per-task basis to handle the manual labor involved in moving heavy or bulky items. Their duties typically include physically lifting and moving items, using equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks to transport goods, and ensuring that shipments are properly sorted and organized within the warehouse. Warehouse lumpers play a crucial role in expediting the flow of goods through the distribution process, helping to streamline operations and meet deadlines. They require physical strength, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth functioning of warehouse logistics.

Some key responsibilities of our lumpers include:

Loading and Unloading: Efficiently loading and unloading trucks, trailers, or shipping containers with goods using manual labor and/or equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
Sorting and Organizing: Sorting incoming shipments and organizing items within the warehouse according to designated locations or inventory systems.
Labeling and Packaging: Properly labeling, packaging, and preparing items for storage or shipment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with shipping requirements.
Inventory Management: Assisting with inventory counts, stock replenishment, and maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing goods.
Quality Control: Inspecting incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies and reporting any issues to supervisors or warehouse management.
Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to goods or property during loading, unloading, and warehouse operations.
Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively with warehouse staff, supervisors, and logistics personnel to prioritize tasks, coordinate workflows, and meet operational goals.
Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance checks on equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks, reporting any malfunctions or issues for repair or servicing.
Efficiency Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste or errors in warehouse operations.
Customer Service: Providing assistance to drivers, vendors, or other warehouse visitors as needed, ensuring a positive and professional experience for all stakeholders.