Experienced Commercial Trades Staff Mover

Coakley Brothers Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A leading moving and interior design firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking Commercial Trades Staff to work on professional job sites. Responsibilities include lifting furniture, following directions, and maintaining a positive attitude. Candidates must have a high school diploma, good communication skills, and be able to work various shifts. This position offers opportunities for growth in a supportive, people-first environment, valuing teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously.
• Dependable and flexible to work varying shifts.
• Comfortable with verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from a Lead Mover.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude.
• Execute tasks assigned by the Lead in a timely manner.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you ready to join a team that’s setting the bar for what a great workplace should be? Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors has earned local and national recognition as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, thanks to our unparalleled, people-first culture and commitment to our employee’s and customer’s success.

As one of the most reputable leaders in the move management, interior design and construction industry, we are committed to providing opportunities for personal and professional development. We believe in investing in our people through mentorship and opportunities for advancement.

With top industry pay, benefits and an amazing work-life balance, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact. Apply today if you’re looking to make YOUR move.

POSITION

Under the direction of the Director of Operations and the Dispatcher, Commercial Trades Staff work on professional commercial job sites responsible for commercial moving of both new and used office furniture and products. They are customer focused, accountable, collaborative, and communicate effectively to meet our customer’s expectations. Our customers demand excellence. Success in this position also requires the candidate to hold themselves and others accountable to meet internal and external commitments. They must work collaboratively as a team to ensure successful customer relocation.

The position is physical in nature and requires the ability carry furniture up stairways, stand on your feet for long periods of time, and at times work long days to finish a job.

OUR ORGANIZATION

Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors is a 137-year family-owned business. Founded by the Coakley family in 1888, it continues to run under that tradition to this day. This family mantra runs deep throughout our organization. We think of ourselves as one professional family, supporting each other inside and outside the workplace. By making each other’s job easier and more effective, we achieve a more efficient outcome for our external clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to take direction from a Lead Mover
• Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously.
• Time management. The ability to execute a task and report back to your Lead in a timely fashion.
• Work all scheduled shifts while exhibiting a polite, helpful, positive attitude and professional image with public, customers and team members.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and Maintenance instructions, and floor plans in relation to cubicle locations.
• Responsible for executing tasks assigned by the Lead in a timely fashion.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Responsible for Punctual attendance.
• Demonstrates ingenuity in solving problems.
• Ability to build and maintain a positive team culture.
• Comfortable with verbal communication with leads, customers, and other co-workers.
• Uphold Coakley Brother’s commitment to service excellence and Diamond Class attitude.
• Organizational skills. Maintaining a safe and clean work area.
• Perform all work-related duties in a safe manner.
• Ability to drive straight trucks is preferred.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative “can-do” attitude especially during problem resolution and difficult situations.
• Ability to work individually or in a team environment with changing demands and timelines.
• Attend and complete individual training as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TYPES OF JOB SITES

• Commercial Office Space, Healthcare Facilities, Educational Facilities, Manufacturing Facilities, New Construction Sites, and Government Facilities. Wide industry exposure to general construction and all the trades working within construction

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
• Must be dependable and flexible to work varying shifts based on customer demand.
• Drivers License with clean record preferred
• Possess the aptitude to learn new procedures and techniques
• Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

LANUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively communicate instructions and assignments to personnel in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.