Junk Removal Crew Member - The Junkluggers Elgin, IL $18–$22 / hour+
Full Time • Elgin
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
Junk Removal Crew Member — The Junkluggers | Elgin, IL $18–$22/hour + tips | Full-time & Part-time | No experience required
Who We Are
The Junkluggers of Chicago NW Suburbs is a locally owned junk removal company built on a simple belief: most "junk" isn't junk at all. We donate usable items to local charities — the Furniture Bank, SLSF, the Elgin Community Crisis Center, and Habitat for Humanity ReStore — and recycle everything we can before anything goes to a landfill. When you work here, you're doing real work that makes a real difference in the community.
We're growing fast and looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our crew.
What You'll Do
- Work as part of a 2–3 person crew completing junk removal jobs at homes and businesses across the Chicago NW Suburbs
- Load furniture, appliances, and debris safely and efficiently
- Interact with customers professionally — we're in people's homes and offices, so attitude matters
- Sort items on-site for donation, recycling, or disposal
- Drive or ride in company vehicles to job sites
- Complete jobs on time and document work accurately
Most days start early and wrap by mid-afternoon. Weekend availability is a plus and earns priority scheduling.
What We're Looking For
- Able to lift 75+ lbs repeatedly throughout a shift — this is physical work and that's not a small thing
- Reliable — showing up on time is non-negotiable
- Customer-friendly — you'll be talking to clients on their worst days; patience and a good attitude go a long way
- Valid driver's license preferred (not required for all positions)
- Previous moving, labor, landscaping, or warehouse experience is a bonus — but we'll train the right person from scratch
What You'll Earn & Get
- $18–$22/hour depending on experience [update with your actual range]
- Tips — our crews earn tips regularly on top of hourly pay
- Flexible scheduling — full-time and part-time positions available
- Paid training — we'll teach you everything you need to know
- Real advancement — crew lead and route manager roles are available as we grow
- Donation receipts and the knowledge that your work genuinely helps people
Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
The amount of waste that ends up in landfills on a daily basis is astronomical. We believe that a lot of this is avoidable, and with just a little attention to detail — and a lot of love for our planet, we can help reverse this growing problem.
At The Junkluggers, we do junk removal The Green Way™ by treating customers and their items with care, respect, and by minimizing what ends up in a landfill. Our Junkluggers family is committed to helping customers and the community each and every day. Our passion for the environment is a core piece of who we are, it's our mission and it's embedded in our company culture.
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Exercise on the job
New people and experiences
Eco-friendly company
Advancement opportunities
Tips and profit sharing