What are Lumper Services?
Lumper Services?At its core, lumper services involve third-party laborers, often contracted by logistics or transportation companies, to manage the physically demanding tasks of loading and unloading cargo. These services are particularly prevalent in industries such as retail, grocery, and manufacturing, where shipments are frequent, and timing is critical.
Lumpers handle tasks such as:
Lumpers handle tasks such as:
- Unloading trucks or containers: Removing products from trailers or containers.
- Palletizing: Organizing and securing goods on pallets for storage or further transportation.
- Sorting freight: Categorizing goods according to their destinations, sizes, or types.
- Shrink-wrapping pallets: Ensuring goods are secure and protected during storage or transport.
- Loading: Carefully placing goods back onto trucks for delivery or distribution.