What a mover does
Movers pack, load, transport and unload furniture, boxes and equipment for residential, commercial and office moves. They wrap and protect items, disassemble and reassemble furniture, plan how to load the truck, and carry heavy loads through stairs, elevators and tight hallways without damaging walls or floors. Some movers also drive the truck, which may call for a Class D licence depending on its size. Every move happens in front of the customer, so attitude matters as much as strength.
One damaged piece of furniture or a rude moment can cost you a review and a referral. Finch screens movers for real moving experience, safe lifting habits and the patience to work in customers' homes and offices. If drivers are needed, we confirm licence class and review the driver's abstract. We also check availability for weekends and the busy months. You get a shortlist of suitable movers who can represent your company well.
Typical responsibilities
- Wrap, pad and pack furniture and belongings for transport
- Disassemble and reassemble furniture and fixtures
- Load and unload trucks using dollies, straps and ramps
- Protect floors, walls, doorways and elevators at both locations
- Drive moving trucks where licensed
- Complete inventories and paperwork with the customer
Qualifications and credentials
- No licence is required for crew roles; drivers need the right class for the truck, often Class G or DZ
- A driver's abstract that meets your insurance standards for driving roles
- Strength and stamina for heavy lifting and stairs
- Experience with packing, wrapping and furniture handling
- A courteous, respectful manner in customers' homes and businesses
Who hires a mover
- Residential moving companies
- Commercial and office relocation firms
- Furniture retailers with delivery and installation teams
- Storage and records management companies
Where we recruit mover candidates
We fill mover roles for employers across Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa and Pickering, and for employers across Canada. GTA employers can meet us at our North York office by appointment.
What Finch checks before you meet a candidate
- Moving experience and the types of moves handled
- Safe lifting habits and physical readiness
- Customer service in homes and offices
- Licence class and driver's abstract for driving roles
- Availability for weekends and peak periods
Interview questions to ask
- How would you move a heavy dresser down a narrow staircase without damaging anything?
- Tell me about a time something got damaged on a move. What did you do?
- How do you handle a customer who keeps changing their mind about where things go?