Foreman - Crew Chief

About the role

Olympia Moving & Storage is seeking experienced Crew Chiefs (formerly known as Foremen) with background in residential, commercial, or specialty moves. The role involves leading teams, representing the company, and handling various moving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Always represent Olympia Moving to the best of your ability
• Lead, train, and mentor a moving team
• Communicate with clients as the primary on-site contact
• Collaborate with operations, warehouse, and staff
• Use resources to solve problems and overcome obstacles
• Work on both residential and commercial moving jobs
• Train and coach others on how to pack household items; from books to dishes to antiques
• Assist with and direct team to carry heavy items up & down stairs
• Ensure crew protects the home: doors, stairs, floors and walls and protect furniture and equipment with moving pads
• Train and assist others on best practices to disassemble & re-assemble furniture and equipment
• Complete billing, paperwork, inventories and reporting on a mobile platform

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have reliable transportation to branch location and have a valid driver's license
• Must have authorization to work in the United States for any employer
• Must be willing to undergo a criminal background investigation
• Above average energy, attention to detail, and organization skills
• Ability to lift 50-75+ pounds regularly
• Ability to be on your feet 6 to 10 hours a day
• Must be a team player and ready to tackle any challenge
• Available for on-time very early a.m. dispatch
• High school or GED equivalent

Pay

Competitive hourly wages starting at $25.00–$35.00 per hour, with opportunity for tips and overtime. Sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000 for experienced crew chiefs who meet set criteria (paid out during year 1). Top crew chiefs traditionally earn between $70,000 and $130,000 per year (wages, tips, referral incentives, and bonus included).

Benefits

• Seasonal uniforms provided
• Generous company cost sharing = low‑cost individual and family health and dental plans
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Profitability‑based and recruitment referral bonuses

Schedule

Full‑time with flexible schedule – let us know when you are available to work. Olympia staff regularly works 40+ hours with overtime.