Mover and Driver Full Time

Join our team of energetic, and enthusiastic movers. Get paid to work out and soak up the vitamin D!

Busy moving company seeking to hire immediately for the intense summer season, and beyond. We have 4 – 5 Mover/Driver positions available for courteous, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals. If you love physical activity, think working in a different place every day (rain or shine) sounds fun, and want to meet a great group of people to spend those days with, this is it!

Carried Away Moving is a small, well-loved, professional moving company based out of Scarborough, Ontario. We presently serve the GTA, along with some day-trip moving work to other towns and cities, including beautiful cottage country! If you’re lucky you could even get out on Georgian Bay! Some of our clients include residential homeowners, home staging companies, realtors, non-profits, and commercial clients. The current industry demand has us needing to expand our team and the number of trucks we have on the road.

We have a very fun and positive team, and we are looking for more like-minded people who can make the best of things, even on the tougher days. A hard-working, friendly attitude along with polite conversation and a positive approach earns the trust and adoration of our clients and leads to our crews frequently receiving tips.

Being punctual and reliable are so important in our business, as so much of our image is based around that. Being able to drive 16′-20′ trucks (G license) will be a big asset and will put applicants at the top of the list in terms of scheduling/hours. The ability to work a physical job is a must but no prior moving experience is required as we will train to our specific practices, procedures, and standards. We are selective and have high expectations. We are looking for candidates that are a good fit for our team.

Read our reviews and imagine people saying those things about you! It feels good! If you love helping others, you will find this to be a very rewarding job.

We can accept candidates interested in part-time or full-time employment.

Title: Mover/Driver

Purpose:

To assist the Lead/Foreman and work collaboratively with the crew to complete professional, efficient moves following company practices, procedures, and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario Drivers’ License (Class G)
• Clean Drivers’ Abstract
• Clean Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Secondary School Diploma

All Applicants Must:

• Have reliable transportation, acceptable by TTC- Warden Station
• Be Athletic, enthusiastic, and punctual
• Be able to bend, squat, climb stairs, lift heavy items (50lbs+) and stand for extended periods of time.
• Have a can-do, customer service focused attitude
• Be well mannered, courteous, and eager to help
• Maintain healthy habits/lifestyle in keeping with the nature of the job

Useful Skills/Experience:

• Driving and Parking/Docking trucks
• Navigating Toronto neighborhoods
• Disassembly and assembly of furniture
• Ability to lift and move all types of furniture
• Packing fragile dishes/electronics
• Heavy lifting, Physical endurance
• Strong teamwork/Communication
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Customer service/client relations

Role/Responsibilities:

Candidates will be responsible for safely packing, loading, and unloading goods (this includes typical household or office items and furniture) for moves from residential homes, condo complexes, commercial/business spaces, etc.

• Arrive on time to the warehouse and/or job site prepared to work
• Report wearing clean, company uniform and appropriate footwear- must maintain a professional appearance
• Be attentive to the details, needs, and expectations for each move
• Prepare truck with required supplies: blankets, dollies, panel carts, boxes, etc., as needed/directed by the job lead
• If assigned to drive the truck, check lights and fuel level. Ensure tools, equipment, and packing material are loaded before departure (to and from client location)
• Politely interact with the client — direct client to the job lead for answers to all questions
• Be attentive during the walk-through with the client and fellow crew and when the job lead gives out tasks/instructions. When unclear about the work, ask questions.
• Speak professionally and be attentive to who is present/nearby during a conversation
• Bring any prior damage to the job lead’s attention before handling and wrapping the item
• Prep furniture and fragile items by covering them with moving pads
• Follow the job lead’s instructions for bringing items out for truck loading. Assist with loading as directed
• Remove all debris, supplies, and equipment from the truck on a daily basis as needed
• Unload as directed. Move items to the assigned areas/rooms as requested by the job lead and/or client
• Ensure furniture is reassembled per the client’s request
• Unload to storage units/warehouse, when applicable—store as directed.
• Clean up truck and remove trash at end of every day
• Report supply shortages, missing and damaged equipment

Salary/Compensation:

$18 – $22/hr. (determined based on experience and qualifications)

Schedule:

• Full-time and Part-time available
• Mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and all weather conditions

We are happy to give the right candidate 2+ set days a week, where they can expect to be scheduled if it helps them to keep other commitments. However, in this business there is no set “clocking out” time- the job finishes only when the work is complete. Those needing regular 9-5 predictability should continue looking in other fields. That being said, we do our best to staff the jobs appropriately, so everyone has the support needed to end each day on a positive note.

How to Apply: 

Please apply by email with a cover letter and resume attached. Please direct your application to both email addresses listed below, sending it to both at the same time. In the subject line of your email please include the job title (Mover/Driver), your last name, and the number of hours/range of hours you are hoping to work. (Example: Mover/Driver, Smith, 20 – 30 hours).

nick@carriedawaymoving.ca

angela@carriedawaymoving.ca

The interview/selection process will remain ongoing until we have found the required number of suitable candidates. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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