U-Box Warehouse Worker

U-Haul; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

U-Haul is seeking Warehouse Workers in Lexington, KY to provide friendly customer service and ensure warehouse operations run smoothly. Responsibilities include loading and unloading storage containers, operating forklifts, and maintaining a clean facility.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Strong customer service skills and safety awareness are essential. U-Haul provides various benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record necessary.
• Ability to work with safety equipment and follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate an 8,000-lb propane forklift or a truck-mounted forklift.
• Load and unload storage containers.
• Provide customer assistance and sell support items.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean, dry, and secure.

Skills

Customer service

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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.