About Our Organization: Olympia Moving and Storage, founded over a decade ago by Northeastern University graduates focused on smashing the traditional view of movers as lazy and distrustful. In order to continue its phenomenal growth, Olympia Moving and Storage, with locations in Watertown, MA and Alexandria, VA, is looking for athletic, reliable, self-motivated, customer friendly individuals to join our team.
Summary:
As a Professional Mover you will be packing and moving customers' household or office belongings. Moves range from a single item, a small apartment or office, or an entire home or company. Items to be moved can often weigh several hundred pounds. Moves involving stairs are very common. It has become an Olympia tradition to run on a job whenever it is reasonable and safe to do so. The workday can be long (a ten-hour day or longer is not unusual). These demands require a person with above average strength, stamina, fitness and skill.
Tasks
All movers may be expected to do at least the following:
- Carry heavy items long distances up and down stairs
- Manually hoist heavy items
- Prep (wrap in mover’s pads) furniture and equipment
- Box-pack items such as dishes, books, art, knick-knacks, office supplies,
- Work with basic tools and special equipment
- Drive a straight truck
- Disassemble and re-assemble furniture and equipment
- Interact appropriately with customers
Qualifications: Must have the physical ability & conditioning for labor type work along with strong communication skills and be a team player. New employees will be given an orientation to the moving industry along with both classroom and hands-on training.
Education: High School/G.E.D
Starting salary: $ 14-16 Per Hour with minimal experience
- Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- 401k
- Clothing/Uniform Allowance
How to apply: If you are interested in finding out more about the Olympia experience, please email Josh Croteau at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (617) 231-1229.
