Household Goods Mover-Seasonal

Wheaton•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wheaton Moving & Storage has an employment opportunity for a household goods moving packer and loader seasonal position. This is an hourly position reporting to the warehouse supervisor starting between $16-$18 per hour depending upon experience.

Requirements

Six months of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and interpret operating and procedure manuals.
The employee must exhibit professionalism and confidentiality.
Lift and lower boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
Lift and carry boxes weighing up to 70 lbs.
Repetitively lift and lower boxes weighing an average of 45 lbs.
Push and pull 300 lbs. loaded onto a 2-wheel dolly for a distance of up to 100 ft.
Push and pull 135 lbs. loaded onto a 2-wheel dolly up and down ramps and steps
Step into and out of trailers
Climb ladders
The employee will be required to work efficiently, safely and at a quick pace.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach.
Requires working inside and outside in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

To prepare household goods for safe transportation by wrapping, padding or crating items in cartons or crates at the customers residence.
When required, be able to prepare an inventory of items for shipment and inspect each item closely identifying any existing damages and listing these on the inventory.
Load household items and boxes into trailer for transport under the direction of the driver/supervisor on site.
Exercise good judgment and prudence in loading and securing items for transport.
Interact with all of Crown Moving & Storage customers in a professional manner.
Be able to pack and load at a level of efficiency that will minimize claims for packing damage.
Packing of household good items into cartons or crates at residence
Assist driver in loading necessary packing materials and equipment on the truck
Assist in the unloading of any unused packing material off the truck each day
Assist in the delivery and unpacking of household goods at customer’s residence
When necessary prepare inventory of items to be shipped
Perform local moves when necessary
Check oil and fuel levels on all equipment before driving
Assist on O&I (office moves)
Assist with cleaning the warehouse, dock and local equipment
Palletize storage shipments in the warehouse
Provide over-the-road drivers with labor as needed
Assist with any other duties around the warehouse
Perform other routine duties as required