U-Box Warehouse Worker

U-Haul; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking energetic individuals to join their team as Warehouse Workers. This role involves operating forklifts, assisting customers, and ensuring the smooth operation of warehouse activities. The company offers a variety of perks including health insurance, career stability, and opportunities for advancement. If you enjoy a dynamic work environment and are committed to providing excellent customer service, this position is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Career Stability

Opportunities for Advancement

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Gym Reimbursement Program

Life Insurance

Discounts on Products

Dental & Vision Plans

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
• Adhere to local and federal vehicular regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts for loading and unloading storage containers.
• Provide customer assistance and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of the warehouse.

Skills

Customer Service

Forklift Operation

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Compensation Range: $16.00 to $29.00 Hourly

Location:

8000 San Leondro St, Oakland, California 94621 United States of America

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.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

About the company

U-Haul is an American moving equipment and storage rental company, based in Phoenix, Arizona, that has been in operation since 1945. U-Haul is the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry and is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S.