Mover/Labour

Capital Movers & Storage, Kingston ON, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team. Our employment opportunities provide interested candidates the chance to stay physically active, provide great customer service, work with a team, and learn new skills.

We offer a competitive wage, Employee Assistance Program available to all staff, Kudos Project recognition program, referral opportunities (employment & sales), hockey and event tickets, support for skills development training. We operate Monday through Friday with some weekend opportunities and work with staff to ensure a schedule that allows for balance whenever possible. Regular shifts start at 745AM*. Opportunities for overtime. Please note – this position has variable hours with no guarantee of minimum hours – weekly hours may range from 20-40 hours depending on business volumes.

Whether you’re looking for seasonal, long-term, or “just for now” employment, we’d love to meet you!

Position: MOVER/LABOUR – Kingston

Starting wage: $19.05/hour paid bi-weekly via direct deposit

What’s the job?

Overview: 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.  Regular shifts are Monday through Friday, 7:45 am* start time with the possibility of occasional evening and weekend shifts. Variable hours through week based on job volume. *some shifts will start earlier based on job-specific parameters

Key Duties:

• Assist with the loading and unloading of household goods shipments, at residences and warehouse

• Assist with loading/unloading of appliances and fine furniture for commercial deliveries

• Assist with packing/unpacking of breakable items

• 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:

• Fast learner: able to take on new tasks and areas of responsibility in a short time frame

• Customer service

• Capable of safely lifting up to 75 pounds (this is a physically demanding role)

• Enjoys physical labour

• Attention to detail (this is where you can really shine!)

• Good team-player—enjoys working with others to accomplish goals

• Dependable and willing to work (your teammates will be counting on you)

Qualifications:

• Household goods moving/storage/packing experience an asset

• Physical fitness—able to work long hours at physically demanding tasks

• Bilingualism an asset

• Valid G licence an asset

Other info that’s important to know:

• Three-month probation period (gives you a chance to decide if we’re a fit for you!)

• Background check required upon offer of employment, additional security clearances as projects require

• Open door policy for communication with supervisors (we want you to succeed)

• Opportunities for advancement

• In-service training and mentoring, external training and certification opportunities

• Kudos program for employee recognition with monthly, quarterly and annual awards

• Long service awards ($) recognized in five-year increments

• Opportunities to support Office Installation division (and receive related training)

 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 – please email us at [email protected].

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