Junk Removal Crew Member - The Junkluggers Elgin, IL $18-$22 / hour+

Junk Removal Crew Member

The Junkluggers of Chicago NW Suburbs is a locally owned junk removal company built on a simple belief: most "junk" isn't junk at all. We donate usable items to local charities — the Furniture Bank, SLSF, the Elgin Community Crisis Center, and Habitat for Humanity ReStore — and recycle everything we can before anything goes to a landfill. When you work here, you're doing real work that makes a real difference in the community. We're growing fast and looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our crew.

Work as part of a 2–3 person crew completing junk removal jobs at homes and businesses across the Chicago NW Suburbs. Load furniture, appliances, and debris safely and efficiently. Interact with customers professionally — we're in people's homes and offices, so attitude matters. Sort items on-site for donation, recycling, or disposal. Drive or ride in company vehicles to job sites. Complete jobs on time and document work accurately. Most days start early and wrap by mid-afternoon. Weekend availability is a plus and earns priority scheduling.

Able to lift 75+ lbs repeatedly throughout a shift — this is physical work and that's not a small thing. Reliable — showing up on time is non-negotiable. Customer-friendly — you'll be talking to clients on their worst days; patience and a good attitude go a long way. Valid driver's license preferred (not required for all positions). Previous moving, labor, landscaping, or warehouse experience is a bonus — but we'll train the right person from scratch.

$18–$22/hour depending on experience [update with your actual range]. Tips — our crews earn tips regularly on top of hourly pay. Flexible scheduling — full-time and part-time positions available. Paid training — we'll teach you everything you need to know. Real advancement — crew lead and route manager roles are available as we grow. Donation receipts and the knowledge that your work genuinely helps people.

The amount of waste that ends up in landfills on a daily basis is astronomical. We believe that a lot of this is avoidable, and with just a little attention to detail — and a lot of love for our planet, we can help reverse this growing problem.

At The Junkluggers, we do junk removal The Green Way™ by treating customers and their items with care, respect, and by minimizing what ends up in a landfill. Our Junkluggers family is committed to helping customers and the community each and every day. Our passion for the environment is a core piece of who we are, it's our mission and it's embedded in our company culture.