Foreman

Moving Fellows; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the moving sector is seeking seasoned professionals to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to take your career to new heights by gaining valuable management experience while working in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for overseeing moving operations, training staff, and ensuring the highest standards of service are met. With a commitment to excellence and teamwork, you'll play a crucial role in helping the company maintain its stellar reputation. If you are ready to step up and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of driving experience, preferably in a moving company.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record for at least 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train moving staff while coordinating logistics.
• Conduct site audits and ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Driving experience

Vehicle mechanical maintenance

Management skills

Team player

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to lift 70 lbs

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Requirements

• At least 3 years of equivalent driving experience:

  Mover, Delivery Driver, Truck Driver, UPS Driver, Truck Hiker

• Experience providing vehicle mechanical maintenance

• Management experience

• Worked for at least 3 years for a moving company

• Live within a 7-mile radius of the Metro Area

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record for at least 5 years

• Reliable personal transportation

• Ability to lift 70 lbs without the use of equipment

• Own a smartphone with a data plan

• Be a great team player and effective leader

• Fluent in English with good communication skills

You'll be working on things like this

• Manage and train moving staff

• Coordinate team members, trucks, driving routes, equipment, and other assets

• Manage equipment inventory and make equipment and material purchases

• Provide site audits

• Present New Standard Operating Procedures at monthly team meetings

• Split mover role where a percentage of hours will be applied as billable time to customer moves

• Drive commercial moving trucks up to 30 feet

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and coaching to subordinate Moving Associates

• Help move furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, commercial equipment, etc.

• Ensure team members adhere to our Code of Conduct while representing the Moving Fellows brand.

You'll be expected to provide this

• Update Equipment Inventory Tracking sheets

• Provide maintenance, cleaning, and vehicle inspection

• Ability to carry forth work plans 'in the field' while assessing risk

• Provide safety training and skills tests to new candidates

• Great communication between central command and field teams

• Adherence to company work and safety procedures, protocols, and policies

• Ability to quickly understand and adopt new mobile technologies

• Work under tight timetables in a dynamic environment where schedules are fluid

• Possess a well-groomed, professional appearance

About Moving Fellows

Moving Fellows provides moving services to households and businesses throughout Oregon. Operating since 2009, Moving Fellows is highly-rated and has moved over 7,000 customers.

What we’re looking for

We are currently looking for seasoned professionals in the moving arena. It is preferred that candidates for this position have over five years of moving experience working for an actual moving company and have a CDL. The position will require driving 26’ box trucks to jobs within the metro area. To be successful in this role, you must be able to solve problems with emerging information, be a great team player, and be committed to 'getting the job done'.

What we're offering

If you want to take your career to the next level and gain management experience, we want to hear from you. This is technically the highest-paid position in the moving field. To be successful in this role, you must take ownership and accountability of moving operations, meaning being the first one up in the morning and the last person in the field.