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Furniture movers move furniture, office supplies and equipment.
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Furniture Mover

Drive or move things

Other names for this job

  • Materials Handler
  • Mover
  • Swamper

Word Meanings

Do you see red words on this page? Click or tap these words to learn what they mean. Or visit the Easy Reading Dictionary.

What do furniture movers do?

Furniture movers move furniture, office supplies and equipment.

They move things from place to place. For example, homes, offices and storage buildings.

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Meet a furniture mover

Bill is a furniture mover. He works for a moving company. He often works with another person.

Here are things that Bill does:

  • He asks customers, “What do you want to move?”
  • Sometimes he packs things for customers. He packs some things in boxes. He wraps some things in paper. He doesn’t want to break anything.
  • He takes apart large pieces of furniture. For example, beds and bookshelves.
  • He puts small rugs (runners) on the floors. He doesn’t want to damage the floors.
  • He carries boxes, furniture and equipment to the moving van.
  • He loads the moving van. He is very careful. He puts heavy things on the bottom.
  • He makes a list of all the things going into the van. He also takes photos.
  • He accepts payment from customers. He gives customers a receipt.
  • He unloads the moving van. He checks the list. He wants to make sure everything is off the van. He asks the customer to check too.
  • He puts large furniture back together. He cleans up.
  • Strength Required Lift over 20 kg

What is a furniture mover’s work like?

Bill works a lot from May to September. He is less busy in the winter.

Bill stands, lifts and bends a lot at work. He and his coworker go from place to place. Bill sits in the truck while his coworker drives.

Bill and another mover move heavy furniture together. Some furniture can weigh over 55 kilograms (over 120 pounds). They must lift carefully. They don’t want to hurt themselves.

Bill wears a uniform shirt and a name tag.

Do you want to be a furniture mover?

  • You need to be healthy and strong.
  • You must be clean and tidy.
  • You have to follow instructions.
  • You have to like working with customers.
  • You have to be good at packing things in a truck.
  • You have to be good at finding addresses. You have to read maps.
  • You have to plan your time well.

What education do furniture movers need?

Furniture movers learn on the job. They don’t need a high school diploma. They must be able to use smartphones very well.

What can furniture movers do in the future?

Most furniture movers start as helpers. They work part-time. Good furniture movers with experience may get full-time jobs. They can work for large moving companies. Some furniture movers become truck drivers.

Some become supervisors. Supervisors need a high school diploma. They need to use computers.

Some furniture movers with experience start their own business.

How much does a furniture mover make?

$15.00
to
$25.42
Per Hour

Source
 2021 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey

As of June 26, 2019, the minimum wage in Alberta is $15.00 per hour for most workers. For more information, see Minimum Wage.

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Updated Oct 10, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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