Summer Movers & Packers

Summer Movers & Packers

Capital Movers and Storage is looking for motivated individuals to join our team for the summer season. If you are looking for a rewarding job that will provide you with great experiences involving opportunities for teamwork, leadership, customer service, physical challenges, and problem solving, look no further. Come get paid to work out, have fun and make your summer a productive one!

Please note: This is a seasonal position for the summer period (May – September) – start dates are contingent upon business volumes and regular hours may not be available until mid-June. Hours are variable throughout the summer based on order volumes. Some days will be quite long, some days there may not be work. Most work takes place Monday-Friday. Weekend work may occasionally arise.

Overview of Job Scope: Assist drivers, and work with a team of movers and packers to load/unload, pack/unpack household or office goods during all phases of the move.

Key Duties:

• Assist with the loading and unloading of household goods shipments, at residences and warehouse
• Competently performs assigned pack/unpack and load/unload duties with supervision
• Assist with loading/unloading of appliances and fine furniture for commercial deliveries
• Assist with packing/unpacking of breakable items
• Is compliant with Walker’s/Capital Group Policies & Procedures and Van Line policies.
• Observe all health & safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist with truck/trailer upkeep including folding of moving blankets, breaking down of packing material, washing vehicle and equipment as required

Key Skills:

• Good organizational skills
• Fast learner; able to take on new tasks and areas of responsibility in a short time frame
• Customer service
• Capable of of lifting up to 75 pounds
• Enjoys physical labour
• Attention to detail
• Good team-player—enjoys working with others to accomplish goals
• Dependable

Qualifications:

• Household goods moving/storage/packing experience an asset
• Physical fitness—able to work long hours at physically demanding tasks
• Bilingualism an asset
• CPIC required upon acceptance of offer

Working at Walker’s/Capital Group

• Three-month probation period
• Background check required upon offer of employment, additional security clearances as projects require
• Open door policy for communication with supervisors
• Opportunities for career growth
• In-service training and mentoring, external training and certification opportunities
• Kudos program for employee recognition
• Community engagement – fundraising, events, service

Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information. Email us at [email protected].