U-Box Warehouse Worker

U-Haul; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A storage and moving service provider in Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Warehouse Worker. This role involves operating forklifts, loading and unloading containers, and providing essential customer assistance. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to adhere to safety regulations. The position offers benefits such as paid holidays and opportunities for career advancement, along with on-the-job training to ensure competence in service delivery.

Benefits

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Career stability

Gym reimbursement program

Opportunities for advancement

Complete benefit plan

Wellness programs

Discounts on various products

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work around moving parts and machines.
• Physical capability to move at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate propane and truck-mounted forklifts.
• Load and unload storage containers.
• Assist customers with support items and rental systems.
• Inspect U-Box containers prior to dispatch.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Forklift operation

Safety regulations adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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
• Career stability
• Gym Reimbursement Program, if eligible
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Complete Benefit Plan, if eligible
• RRSP payroll deduction plan
• Deferred profit-sharing plan, if eligible
• You Matter Program (EAP)
• Mindset App Program
• 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.
• Ensure timely delivery.
• 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

Work Environment

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 stationery, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.