Mover

Minneapolis MN

Description

Mover Duties and Responsibilities ($300 bonus after 3 months) Apply here > Pack and Prepare Items At the destination, movers help prepare and pack customers’ items to prevent damage during transit. Their tasks include taking apart furniture, wrapping items in bubble wrap or stretch wrap, putting loose items in boxes and sealed bags, and using straps and cardboard sheets on large items. Load and Unload Items Movers use equipment like dollies and ramps to load customers’ items from their buildings to the moving truck. They arrange items in the truck to fit the load and prevent objects from falling or getting damaged. At the destination, movers take the items off the truck and place them in the location the customer requests. Take Inventory Keeping track of the customer’s items to make sure nothing gets lost or damaged is an important responsibility that movers have. They write down a description of each package or item at the customer’s location before starting loading. Movers check this inventory when they reach the destination to ensure they unload all the items. Handle Customer Requests Movers also answer customers’ questions and address requests they have for how they want items packed, loaded, and unloaded. They also provide information about price and time estimates and address any concerns. Perform Cleaning and Maintenance Tasks Before leaving the customer’s loading site, movers clean up any supplies or garbage left behind during the packing process. They also keep their moving trucks clean and may help perform general vehicle maintenance. Mover Skills and Qualifications An attention to detail and knowledge of proper packaging, loading, and unloading processes help movers successfully assist their customers. In addition to preferring candidates with a high school education and driving skills, companies look for movers with the following skill set: No experience needed Quick-learner Good qualities ** Punctuality** Physical ability – lifting, loading, and unloading heavy boxes and items like furniture and pianos require a lot of physical strength and endurance Customer service – movers have a key role in customer service since they need to follow their customers’ requests, answer their questions, and sometimes defuse situations with dissatisfied customers Teamwork – movers usually do not work alone and need to interact with a driver and other movers to effectively complete each job assignment Organization skills – they use their organizational skills to plan how to best pack items and arrange them in the moving truck Communication skills – creating inventory reports requires movers to have good writing and verbal communication skills help them keep the moving team and customers informed Tools of the Trade Movers use these tools in their work: Lifting equipment (dollies, ramps, pallet hacks) Hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, drill) Packing supplies (tape, ropes, straps)