What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumper / Loader - Day Shift position at Connect Staffing?
Connect Staffing is hiring a Lumper / Loader for a plastic utensils manufacturer and distributor in Torrance, CA. This is a long-term placement position paying $16.90/hr on a Monday–Friday day shift. In this role, you will palletize finished goods — including plastic knives, forks, plates, and packaged bread — and load and unload trucks in a distribution center environment. Overtime is required as needed, so expect a consistent and active schedule.
Pay: $16.90/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM; overtime required as needed
Location: Torrance, CA
Job Type: Long-term Placement
Primary workplace language(s): Spanish
Work Environment: Distribution Center (DC)
Responsibilities
- Palletize finished goods such as plastic knives, forks, plates, and packaged bread onto pallets for outbound shipment.
- Load and unload trucks at the distribution center dock.
- Move boxes by hand throughout the facility.
- Keep your work area clean and organized at the end of each shift.
- Follow safe lifting techniques when handling boxes up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Requirements
- 1 year of experience working in a warehouse, distribution center, or similar environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience palletizing products in a manufacturing or distribution setting.
- Familiarity with pallet jack operation (manual or electric).
- Experience in a food service, consumer goods, or packaging distribution environment.
- Ability to maintain consistent productivity during a full 8-hour shift with mandatory overtime.
- Prior experience loading and unloading trucks.
- You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Lumper, Loader, Warehouse Associate, Material Handler, Order Selector, Shipping and Receiving Associate, General Laborer, Warehouse Worker, Production Associate, DC Associate.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work at a fast pace throughout the shift.
- Steel toe shoes required (employee-provided).
- Must communicate effectively in Spanish.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Direct deposit / Paycard.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- CalSavers retirement program available.
- Earn referral bonuses.
After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.
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