U-Box Warehouse Worker

U-Haul; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking friendly and motivated individuals to join their team as Warehouse Workers. In this dynamic role, you will engage with customers while ensuring their needs are met through courteous service. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, loading and unloading containers, and maintaining a clean warehouse environment. This position offers valuable on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement within a supportive company culture. If you're ready to take pride in your work and contribute to a positive customer experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Gym Reimbursement Program

Opportunities for Advancement

On-the-job Training

Deferred Profit-sharing Plan

You Matter Program (EAP)

Wellness Programs

Discounts on Apple Products

Discounts on Dell Computers

Discounts on Hotels

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to adhere to safety regulations and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and assist with loading/unloading storage containers.
• Provide customer assistance and perform inspections of U-Box containers.

Skills

Customer Service

Forklift Operation

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Propane Forklift

Truck-mounted Forklift

Job description

U-Haul is looking for friendly, energetic and motivated individuals who enjoy interacting with customers and take pride in a job well done. U-Box Warehouse Workers are responsible for ensuring that our valued customers’ needs and expectations are met by providing them with friendly and courteous service.

U-Haul offers Warehouse Workers:

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible
• Gym Reimbursement Program, if eligible
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Deferred profit-sharing plan, if eligible
• You Matter Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, hotels, and more

Warehouse Worker Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate an 8,000-lb propane forklift or a truck-mounted forklift (training provided).
• Load and unload storage containers onto and off truck beds for delivery to and from a storage facility.
• Provide customer assistance, including the sale of support items and use of online dispatch and rental systems.
• Perform customer-ready inspections of U-Box containers prior to dispatch and upon return.
• Prepare, receive and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery or pickup of goods.
• Ensure that the warehouse storage facility is clean, dry and secure.
• Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University.

Warehouse Worker Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record
• Adhere to all local state (provincial) and federal vehicular regulations while driving

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields.

Physical Demands:

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors while remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020, as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.