Furniture packer

Tobermory; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

THOMPSON’S MOVING & STORAGE in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Furniture packer who is self-motivated with good interpersonal skills. The vacancy is seasonal or part-time leading to full-time, with Day, Evening, Weekend and On-Call shifts.

The role requires packing/unpacking goods, English fluency, the ability to handle up to 30 lbs (13.5 kg), and reliability in a noisy, dusty, odorous environment. Prior experience is an asset; no formal education is required; wage ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 hourly

Qualifications

• The candidate must be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty and hot conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Responsibilities

• The candidate must pack and unpack goods.

Skills

English fluency

Weight handling

Punctuality

Dependable

Flexible

Team player

Odorous environment

Dusty/hot environment

Noisy workplace

Job description

THOMPSON’S MOVING & STORAGE based in Dartmouth, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Furniture packer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Morning and 07:30 to 17:30.

Employer Name: THOMPSON’S MOVING & STORAGE
Position: Furniture packer
No. of vacancies: 15
Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 25 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Dartmouth, NS

• The candidate must pack and unpack goods.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty and hot conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a moving and storage company.

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.