U-Box Warehouse Worker

U-Haul; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career stability

Advancement opportunities

Health insurance & prescription plans

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

ESOP

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Identity protection

Job summary

U-Haul is seeking friendly, energetic individuals to join our Hickory, NC warehouse team. U-Box Warehouse Workers provide courteous service to customers and ensure their storage needs are met with efficiency.

Primary duties include operating forklifts, loading/unloading containers, and supporting delivery and pickup with accurate paperwork. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service orientation and safety awareness required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Driving vehicle

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

• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Health insurance & Prescription plans, if eligible
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible
• Life insurance
• MetLaw Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Business travel insurance
• You Matter EAP
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

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.