Experienced Commercial Trades Staff (Mover)

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Milwaukee, WI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Other • Manufacturing
Premier Service Company providing: Interior Design, Construction, Furniture, Residential & Commercial Moving, Storage
The Role
Commercial mover responsible for relocating new and used office furniture and products at commercial job sites. Duties include lifting up to 50 pounds continuously, carrying furniture, following Lead Mover instructions, reading floor plans and safety documents, maintaining clean and safe work areas, communicating with customers and coworkers, and completing assignments on schedule. The role requires flexibility for varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays, with straight-truck driving preferred.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you ready to join a team that’s setting the bar for what a great workplace should be? Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors has earned local and national recognition as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, thanks to our unparalleled, people-first culture and commitment to our employee’s and customer’s success.

As one of the most reputable leaders in the move management, interior design and construction industry, we are committed to providing opportunities for personal and professional development. We believe in investing in our people through mentorship and opportunities for advancement.

With top industry pay, benefits and an amazing work-life balance, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact. Apply today if you’re looking to make YOUR move.

POSITION

Under the direction of the Director of Operations and the Dispatcher, Commercial Trades Staff work on professional commercial job sites responsible for commercial moving of both new and used office furniture and products. They are customer focused, accountable, collaborative, and communicate effectively to meet our customer’s expectations. Our customers demand excellence. Success in this position also requires the candidate to hold themselves and others accountable to meet internal and external commitments. They must work collaboratively as a team to ensure successful customer relocation.

The position is physical in nature and requires the ability carry furniture up stairways, stand on your feet for long periods of time, and at times work long days to finish a job.

OUR ORGANIZATION

Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors is a 137-year family-owned business. Founded by the Coakley family in 1888, it continues to run under that tradition to this day. This family mantra runs deep throughout our organization. We think of ourselves as one professional family, supporting each other inside and outside the workplace. By making each other’s job easier and more effective, we achieve a more efficient outcome for our external clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ability to take direction from a Lead Mover
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously.
  • Time management. The ability to execute a task and report back to your Lead in a timely fashion.
  • Work all scheduled shifts while exhibiting a polite, helpful, positive attitude and professional image with public, customers and team members.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and Maintenance instructions, and floor plans in relation to cubicle locations. 
  • Responsible for executing tasks assigned by the Lead in a timely fashion.
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments.
  • Responsible for Punctual attendance.
  • Demonstrates ingenuity in solving problems.
  • Ability to build and maintain a positive team culture.
  • Comfortable with verbal communication with leads, customers, and other co-workers.
  • Uphold Coakley Brother’s commitment to service excellence and Diamond Class attitude.
  • Organizational skills. Maintaining a safe and clean work area.
  • Perform all work-related duties in a safe manner.
  • Ability to drive straight trucks is preferred.
  • Maintain a positive and cooperative “can-do” attitude especially during problem resolution and difficult situations.
  • Ability to work individually or in a team environment with changing demands and timelines.
  • Attend and complete individual training as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    TYPES OF JOB SITES

    • Commercial Office Space, Healthcare Facilities, Educational Facilities, Manufacturing Facilities, New Construction Sites, and Government Facilities. Wide industry exposure to general construction and all the trades working within construction

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
    • Must be dependable and flexible to work varying shifts based on customer demand.
    • Drivers License with clean record preferred
    • Possess the aptitude to learn new procedures and techniques
    • Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays
    • Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance
    • Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

    LANUAGE SKILLS

    Ability to effectively communicate instructions and assignments to personnel in English.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Skills Required

    • Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously and perform physically demanding moving work
    • Ability to carry furniture up stairways and stand for extended periods
    • Dependable and flexible availability for varying shifts based on customer demand
    • Ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays
    • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and floor plans
    • Effective English verbal communication skills
    • High school diploma or GED
    • Valid driver's license with a clean record
    • Ability to drive straight trucks
    • Successful criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
    • Ability to learn new procedures and techniques

    Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors and has not been reviewed or approved by Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors.

    • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay for movers and drivers is considered competitive for the work, with hourly field roles described as offering solid earnings in those positions. Some project-oriented roles are characterized as reasonable for the market.
    • Pay Growth & Progression — Strong performance is described as leading to upgraded roles and higher pay. Merit-based increases are presented as attainable in certain teams.
    • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Onsite amenities at the Milwaukee headquarters, including an employee gym and outdoor recreation areas, provide lifestyle-oriented perks. These facilities signal investment in day-to-day wellbeing beyond core benefits.

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    The Company
    HQ: Milwaukee, WI
    74 Employees
    Year Founded: 1888

    What We Do

    Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors are your single source for transforming a working, living or healing environment—from designing and furnishing your space to installation and the final move. Founded in downtown Milwaukee in 1888, Coakley Brothers has been a premier service company for 135 years. Currently in our 4th Generation of family leadership, we bring family values to everything we do. The way we support each other and work together internally, and the way we support our clients with facilities related services externally. Coakley Brothers specializes in Commercial & Residential Moving, Furniture Installation, New Product Distribution, Facilities Management & Storage. As a Non-Aligned Furniture Dealership, Brothers Interiors represents over 200 leading commercial, healthcare and education furniture manufacturers. With 5 experienced Interior Designers on staff, and a team of dedicated & proven Workplace Consultants, we are here to guide you through your interior transformation from concept to completion. By providing a seamless customer experience, our mission is to transform environments where people live, work and play, contributing to their happiness, well-being and growth. We are continually building our team to better service our customers, while having fun doing it! Please see open career opportunities at https://www.brothersinteriors.com/join-our-team/

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