Movers are professionals who move furniture from one location to another for residential and commercial customers. Movers are manual labor workers who help customers in their businesses or homes by transporting items from one place to another. The primary responsibility of a Mover is to ensure no items are damaged while moving. They need to load, unload, pack items with care, wrap the furniture in protective material and take inventory throughout the day.
Job details
Location: Whitehorse, YT
Salary: $25.00 hourly for 35 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Full time
Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
We are looking for a Mover to join our team and help load and unload furniture and other items between various locations.
Mover responsibilities include loading and unloading furniture from our moving trucks and ensuring that all items are moved undamaged.
Ultimately, you will work with a team of other Movers to pack and unpack client homes while following all established procedures and protecting the furniture and other home goods from damage.
A good Mover must be physically fit since they are required to lift heavy objects and stand on their feet for long periods of time. They also need to be detail-oriented since they must deliver objects undamaged and log inventory throughout the day.
Responsibilities
Deliver and set-up furniture inside client homes, as required or requested
Respond to inquiries and requests from clients in a professional manner
Collect furniture from residential or commercial locations
Protect all donated furniture from damage through established best practices
Requirements and skills
Proven work experience as a Mover or similar role
Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects throughout the day
Punctual and professional attitude
A high school qualification or equivalent would be preferable
A valid driver’s license would be advantageous
Relevant training and/or certifications as a Mover
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Work site environment
Outdoors
Dusty
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
Noisy
Wet/damp
Work setting
Various locations
Urban area
Warehouse
Moving and storage company
Responsibilities
Tasks
Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
Make labels and attach to goods
Provide customer service
Wrap goods
Pack and unpack goods
Sort, crate and stack goods
Install, lash and secure goods
Store cargo and materials
Transport and distribute materials and goods
Organize and maintain inventory
Experience and specialization
Vehicle and equipment experience
Dollies and hand trucks
Light trucks
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Personal suitability
Adaptability
Analytical
Collaborative
Creativity
Efficiency
Energetic
Goal-oriented
Hardworking
Integrity
Outgoing
Positive attitude
Proactive
Quick learner
Time management
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
northline1853@gmail.com
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
Cover letter
Advertised until
2022-10-19
