Summer Job: Mover/Packer/Wrapper Assistant

Overview of Job Scope: Assist drivers, movers and packers with the loading/unloading and packing or unpacking of household 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
• Assist with packing/unpacking of breakable items
• Is compliant with Walker’s/Capital Group Policies & Procedures and Van Line policies.
• Maintain 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 timeframe
• Customer service
• Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds
• Attention to detail
• Good team-player—enjoys working with others to accomplish goals

Qualifications:

• Household goods moving/storage/packing experience ideal
• High School graduate, some college/university
• Physical fitness—able to work long hours at physically demanding tasks
• Bilingualism an asset

Please note – work out of the Deep River office will be primarily at Petawawa and Pembroke sites.

Working at Walker’s/Capital Group of Companies:

• Three-month probation period at start
• Background checks required upon offer of employment, additional security clearances as projects require
• Open door policy for communication with supervisors
• Positive Action Request system for change and improvement
• Paid Overtime, per position
• Vacation pay
• Uniform program—cost covered by employer
• Other Benefits as applicable
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunities for career growth
• In-service training and mentoring, external training and certification opportunities
• Kudos program for employee recognition with monthly, quarterly and annual awards
• Community engagement – fundraising, events, service
• Employee Perks through our United Van Lines membership
• Summer Student Bonus

Walker’s/Capital Group of Companies Limited welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.