What are the responsibilities and job description for the U-Box Warehouse Worker position at U-Haul?
Location:
31 Olympia Ave, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 United States of AmericaU-Haul is looking for friendly, energetic, and motivated individuals that 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
- Valuable on-the-job training
- Life insurance
- MetLaw Legal program
- MetLife auto and home insurance
- Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days if eligible
- 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 24-hour physician available for kids
- Health insurance & Prescription plans if eligible
- Dental & Vision Plans
- Subsidized gym/ membership if eligible
- Business and travel insurance
- YouMatter EAP program
- LifeLock identity Theft
- Critical Illness/Group Accident
Warehouse Worker Primary Responsibilities:
- Operate an 8000-pound propane forklift or a truck mounted forklift
- Load and unload storage containers onto and off truck beds for delivery to and from 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 following return
- Prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick up of goods
- Ensure warehouse storage facility is clean, dry, and secure
Warehouse Worker Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record to operate commercial motor vehicles
- Adhere to all local state 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 of remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted.
AMERCO and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable state law, no AMERCO or U-Haul company will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.
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.