Employment Opportunities
Thank you for considering employment with Air Van. We are fortunate to have a great team of staff, clients and partners that we are dedicated to. Our goal is to encourage and promote excellence on behalf of the clients we serve as well as the Air Van organization and the individuals who make it up. We are committed to creating a positive, safe place to work for each of our 200 employees.
Job Title: Packer/Helper
Department: Operations
General Description/Responsibilities
To prepare and protect customer's household goods and other items for movement. Packing must be completed to the customer's satisfaction and within the company standards of performance.
To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge and Skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Read, write, and speak English.
- Flexible hours (early morning, late evening or night, and weekends).
- No criminal record.
- Transportation to and from work.
- Current and valid driver's license.
- Arrive promptly for assigned work time.
- Present a neat and clean appearance.
- Maintain a good attitude.
- Provide input and accept feedback.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Wrap protective material around breakable items.
- Prepare written inventory of all items being placed in the truck.
- Design cartons for odd sized items.
- Pack breakable/non breakable items in proper cartons.
- Prepare customer for the rest of the move.
- Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of the packing process.
- Record information such as weight, time, and date packaged.
- Plan and load packing materials for a job.
- Lift and move cartons up to 100 pounds with assistance of another person (persons) or equipment (dolly, forklift, etc.)
- Drive packing van/truck to residence.
- Ability to take and follow directions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
The majority of packing is done inside. Some packing is done outdoors.
Job Title: Lead Packer
Department: Operations
General Description
To prepare and protect customer's household goods and other items for movement to the customer's satisfaction and within the company standards of performance.
To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge and Skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Read, write, and speak English.
- Flexible hours (early morning, late evening or night, and weekends).
- No criminal record.
- Transportation to and from work.
- Current and valid driver's license.
- Report to work every day on time.
- Present a neat and clean appearance.
- Maintain a good attitude.
- Provide input and accept feedback.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Wrap protective material around breakable items.
- Prepare written inventory of all items being placed in the truck.
- Design cartons for odd sized items.
- Pack breakable/non breakable items in proper cartons.
- Prepare customer for the rest of the move.
- Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of the packing process.
- Record information such as weight, time, and date packaged.
- Plan and load packing materials for a job.
- Lift and move cartons up to 100 pounds.
- Drive packing van/truck to residence.
- Ability to take and follow directions.
- Ability to supervise other packers.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises packers as they pack the customer's household goods.
Work Environment
The majority of packing is done inside. Some packing is done outdoors.
Job Title: Driver
Department: Operations
General Description
Inventory, protect, load and unload, and transport household goods and other freight by driving a tractor-trailer, straight truck, or bobtail short or long distances.
To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge and Skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid CDL (Class A or B) or appropriate license.
- Have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Have the ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical calculations. Handle receipts, read maps, road signs, and maintain logs.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations.
- Meet the physical standards of the DOT.
- Satisfactorily pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable cause drug and alcohol tests.
- Have the ability to supervise crews of various sizes.
- Working knowledge of preparing paperwork associated with household goods and freight shipments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Hook and unhook trailers from tractors.
- Load and unload trailer, either unassisted or with assistance of helpers, warehouseman, or dock workers, with or without forklifts.
- Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of household goods and other freight of varying weights, sometimes up and down stairs, and frequently over long distances and rough terrain.
- Secure all shipments by bracing cargo on trailer, as required.
- Drive tractor-trailer, straight truck, or pack van in all types of weather and traffic conditions.
- Protect homes or offices with floor runners, cardboard, door jam protectors and other pads in such a way as to minimize damage.
- Must be able to read and write to prepare inventories and other documents.
- Must have ability to lift a minimum of 150 pounds with assistance.
- Required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds over the head without assistance; 100 pounds with assistance.Required to remain alert while driving up to eleven hours at a time.
- Required to enter and exit the cab as many as twenty (20) times a day or more. Cab floor is generally fifty-four (54) inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of steps and handholds.
- Required to raise and lower trailer landing gear by cranking handle in a circular motion for three minutes from a few times per day to one time following a cross country delivery, depending on whether driver is local or long distance.
- Must be able to reach thirty-six (36) inches over the top of tires in order to pull fifth wheel release.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises movers as they remove items from houses, docks, offices, etc. and deliver the items into houses, warehouses, docks, offices, etc. in such a way as to avoid damage to the articles.
Work Environment
Unloading, loading, and driving is done in all types of weather conditions. Work is done at all times of the day. Driver is exposed to noise and vibration while driving the vehicle.
Job Title: Warehouse Employee
Department: Operations
General Description
To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge and Skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Prepare paperwork associated with household goods and freight shipments.
- Be licensed and certified for each model of powered industrial trucks used by the company.
- Have mechanical knowledge of warehouse equipment (forklift, dollys).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Load and unload trailers and vaults, either individually or with assistance of helpers with or without forklifts.
- Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of household goods and other freight of varying weights, sometimes up and down stairs.
- Have the ability to drive a forklift.
- Read and write to prepare inventories and other documents relating to the moving and storage business.
- Translate work assignments into action steps.
- Keep accurate records to assist in locating cargo within the warehouse.
- Required to lift a minimum of 150 pounds with assistance.
- Required to lift over the head a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance, 100 pounds with assistance.
- Perform facility inspections on a daily basis.
- Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse free of debris and other workplace hazards.
Work Environment
The majority of the work is done inside the facility. However, occasional outdoor activity is performed in all types of weather.