Furniture Mover

Work setting

• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Strapping machine
• Light trucks
• Pallet lifters

Type of industry experience

• Automobile and Trucking industry

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Uniform
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities