Household Goods Mover

Job TitleTo 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 Wheaton 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.Essential FunctionsPacking of household good items into cartons or crates at residenceAssist driver in loading necessary packing materials and equipment on the truckAssist in the unloading of any unused packing material off the truck each dayAssist in the delivery and unpacking of household goods at customer's residenceWhen necessary, prepare inventory of items to be shippedPerform local moves when necessaryCheck oil and fuel levels on all equipment before drivingAssist on O&I (office moves)Assist with cleaning the warehouse, dock and local equipmentPalletize storage shipments in the warehouseOther FunctionsProvide over-the-road drivers with labor as neededAssist with any other duties around the warehousePerform other routine duties as requiredEducational RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience RequirementsSix months of related experience and/or training. Ability to read and interpret operating and procedure manuals. The employee must exhibit professionalism and confidentiality.Physical RequirementsLift 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 stepsStep into and out of trailersClimb laddersWorking ConditionsThe 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 with their hands and arms, and use their hands to finger, handle or feel for objects, tools, or controls.