GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions

Lumper - Freezer Operations

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions  •  Clifton, NJ (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

About the Client

Our client is a well-established food manufacturing company, known for producing high-quality baked goods in a fast-paced production environment. The organization focuses on efficiency, safety, and product integrity, supporting daily operations through strong warehouse and distribution processes.

The Lumper supports daily freezer warehouse operations within a fast-paced industrial bakery environment. This role is responsible for loading, unloading, moving, and organizing frozen bakery products while maintaining safety, productivity, and inventory accuracy throughout the shift.

This is a hands-on position working in a freezer environment and requires candidates who are comfortable performing physical warehouse duties in cold temperatures for extended periods. The position follows a 3rd-shift schedule ( Overnight / 11:00 pm – 7:30 am) and may require availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Job Requirements:

  • Prior experience in warehouse, lumper, or distribution operations preferred.
  • Experience operating manual and/or electric pallet jacks preferred.
  • Comfortable working in a freezer environment for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and move 50–75 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Availability to work 3rd shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
  • Steel-toed boots required on day one.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work for extended periods in temperatures ranging from 0°F to 32°F
  • Frequent lifting, bending, carrying, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.
  • Comfortable working in cold storage and fast-paced warehouse environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Unload inbound shipments: Handle frozen bakery products arriving from trailers and delivery vehicles.
  • Load outbound freight: Prepare pallets and shipments for daily distribution operations.
  • Operate pallet jacks: Move products safely throughout freezer and warehouse areas.
  • Organize inventory: Stack, sort, and store frozen goods within designated storage locations.
  • Support inventory accuracy: Verify product counts and assist with inventory checks as needed.
  • Maintain safety standards: Follow GMP, OSHA, and workplace safety procedures at all times.
  • Maintain work areas: Keep freezer and warehouse areas clean and organized.
  • Report operational issues: Notify supervisors of product damage, discrepancies, or safety concerns.
  • Collaborate with teams: Work closely with warehouse, shipping, and production staff to support daily operations.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at eoc@gritstaffinghr.com so we can assist you.

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions

About GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions

GRIT STAFFING, WHERE TALENT, LEADERSHIP, AND GRIT ALIGN.

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions is a strategic HR firm, founded and led by seasoned HR professionals, delivering staffing, recruiting, and HR solutions that align talent with business objectives. Operating as an extension of your HR department, we help organizations build high-performing teams that drive measurable operational success through a disciplined, business-first approach.

At GRIT Staffing, we know what exceptional talent can achieve because we’re founded and led by senior HR leaders with over 75 years of collected experience leading global teams and recruiting strategically and efficiently.

We take a different approach to recruitment; one built on real-world experience and a deep understanding of the supply chain world inside and out. Our approach is relationship-driven, results-focused, and grounded in industry expertise. At GRIT Staffing, your success is our mission.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York
Year Founded
2022
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