Mover

New World International, Ltd.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus based on position

Paid weekly

Per diem & paid hotels

Modern fleet

One settlement, on time

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

New World Van Lines in Chicago, IL is hiring experienced mover apprentices to load, unload, and move household goods at our temperature-controlled facility. You will help ensure safe handling of items, maintain neat docks, and support a professional team in a fast-paced environment.

We offer industry-leading pay paid weekly, per diem and hotel accommodations, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and vacation/holiday pay.

Qualifications

Professional demeanor and reliability.
6 months to 1 year moving experience.
Customer service skills.
Able to pass a criminal background, physical and drug tests.
Flexible schedules; no night work; some Saturday work available.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks at the loading dock of our facility, ensuring safe handling of items.
Maintain safety of items and proper storage; keep the facility and vehicles clean.
Present a professional demeanor at all times and support a collaborative team.

Skills

Professionalism

Moving experience

Customer Service Skills

Consistent attendance

Background check, drug test

Flexible work schedules

No night work

Saturday work

Job description

New World Van Lines / Now hiring nationwide Chicago, IL

Move America.

Drive with New World.

New World is hiring experienced household-goods drivers, movers, and crew from anywhere in the continental U.S. Industry-leading pay, paid weekly. One settlement, on time, every week.

We're the booker, hauler, OA and DA. Just corporate moves done right.

See open positions → Why New World

Benefits

Sign-on bonus based on position
Paid weekly
Per diem & paid hotels
Modern fleet
One settlement, on time
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Paid vacations and holidays

Roles And Responsibilities

Mover Apprentices are responsible for loading and unloading trucks at the loading dock of our temperature controlled facility ensuring the safety of the items and safe storage. General cleanup of the facility, grounds and vehicles will also be required. All employees must maintain an efficient, professional demeanor at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Professionalism
Moving experience 6 months / year
Customer Service Skills
Consistent attendance
Able to pass a criminal background, physical and drug test.
We have flexible work schedules.
No night work required.
Saturday work available.

Physical Requirements

Initial job description should address warehouse work only. If we select someone for traveling to residence we can review revised job performance with them at that time.

Must be able to receive and follow detailed instructions.
Must be able to follow a work schedule and arrive each day on time ready to work.
Apprentice requires vertically transferring boxes weighing up to (50 lbs.) from (1") to (36"), up to (8/hr.) with assistance.
must transfer pieces of furniture (armoire, dresser, etc.) Requires vertically / horizontally transferring pieces of furniture (armoire, dresser, etc.) weighing up to (75 lbs.) from (5") to (30"), up to (2 / hr.), a distance of up to (25 feet) with mechanical assistance.
must transfer pieces of furniture, personal items between the trailer and the warehouse. Requires vertically / horizontally transferring pieces of furniture, personal items weighing up to (30 lbs.) from (1") to (36"), up to (15 / hr.), a distance of up to (25 feet) without mechanical assistance.
must use dolly to load / unload bigger furniture. Must horizontally transfer dolly requiring a force up to (53 lbs.), up to (2 / hr.), a distance of (25 feet) with assistance.
must use step ladder to load / unload while in trailer (12" rungs, 5 steps).
must access areas through conventional doorways and loading docks.
Requires tolerance of standing posture up to (1 hr.) continuously, for a total of up to (8 hrs.) per (12 hrs.).
must tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures, while working indoors.
must tolerate working environment with inside ambient temperatures, while in the trailer at a loading dock.
requires (near / far / depth) vision while performing various tasks including moving boxes and pieces of furniture.
must perform various tasks, including loading / unloading.
Requires walking up to (1.0 mile), in (1 day) over an 8 hour period.
Must pad and un-pad furniture after training.