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Furniture movers move furniture, office supplies and equipment.
They move things from place to place. For example, homes, offices and storage buildings.
Bill is a furniture mover. He works for a moving company. He often works with another person.
Here are things that Bill does:
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.
Furniture movers learn on the job. They don’t need a high school diploma. They must be able to use smartphones very well.
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.
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.
