General Laborer for Auction Co.

General Laborer for Auction Co.

We are looking for an efficient, focused, safety-minded individual for our team. We have a full time, long term position available. Applicants should have extensive knowledge of packing, loading and unloading trucks, moving furniture and other personal property and have access to reliable transportation. Individuals with live auction experience are in especially high demand.

Essential job functions:

This position performs a variety of tasks related to moving customers’ personal possessions as well as performing tasks assigned by the supervisor.

• Experienced and qualified to drive a large truck, both locally and occasionally for long distances.
• Proficient with tools and able to disconnect and reconnect furniture and simple electronics.
• Able to efficiently and carefully move all types of household furniture, cabinets, appliances, office equipment
• Lift heavy loads up to 80 lbs on a regular basis
• Safely handles a variety of collectibles, valuables and antiquities
• Receives training and shows proficiency in using proper lifting techniques and body mechanic skills.
• Maintains the company vehicle(s) in good condition are directed:
• Takes the truck(s) for its regular scheduled maintenance.
• Keeps the cab and bed clean and free of trash.
• Keeps the truck(s) in a clean outside appearance.
• Repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores equipment, tools, and fixtures.
• Cleans and maintains the storage building as assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Maintains written records and log books as assigned.
• Performs written work order requisitions as assigned.
• Confers with the supervisor regarding approaches to specifics maintenance or repair problems.
• Unloads trucks, receives merchandise, and places that merchandise in a neat and orderly manner in assigned storage areas.
• Picks up supplies and/or equipment, as directed.
• Participates in inventory and supply distribution processes as assigned.
• In performance of assigned job duties, interacts with customers in a cheerful / positive manner and is respectful of the customer’s personal belongings.
• Assists in organizing items for auction
• Performs set-up and clean-up tasks
• Functions as a floor runner on auction day
• Performs general maintenance of company-associated facilities, grounds and equipment using company tools and equipment
• Provides Labor support as needed
• Performs other related duties

Physical requirements for the completion of the job include:

• Ability to perform physical labor that requires bending, twisting, stretching, crouching, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, pushing, pulling, and lifting and carrying objects, with routine reaching / lifting of the arms over the head to access shelving, storage racks, or other high areas and lift objects.
• Standing and walking for extending periods of time, with ability to move adequately through all areas of the customers’ house or business - includes walking over rough and uneven surfaces.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers required to manipulate objects and use various types of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Physical stamina to lift, pull, carry, or move light to heavy objects as required to perform job duties (i.e. bulk supplies, mechanical parts, and other merchandise – packaged in boxes, plastic containers, or other packaging; customers furniture and other small to large appliances; mowing equipment; mechanical / gardening tools of all sizes; ladders; lifting mechanisms)
• When lifting, employee must follow standard safety / ergonomic precautions and applicable facility procedures at all times and secure assistance and/or use of an approved lifting device when necessary; and may be subject to extreme variances in temperature, hazardous conditions, and inclement weather in the performance or duties.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Able to Pass Test for Physical Card

Knowledge of Loading/Unloading Trucks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

• How many years experience do you have moving personal property?
• Are you able to lift 75lbs on a regular basis
• How many years experience do you have loading/unloading a truck

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person