Movers By The Sea, based in Carlsbad, is hiring movers, packers, and drivers for on-call and as-needed work throughout North County San Diego. We’ve built our reputation through hard work, accountability, and hundreds of 5-star reviews from satisfied clients.
We’re looking for dependable people who care about doing the job right and want to work with a team that respects each other. Professional training, great tips, and a crew that sticks together — ask around, we maintain one of the most reliable moving rosters in the area.
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PAY & SCHEDULING
Helpers & Packers: $20/hr
Experienced Movers: $21–$22/hr
Drivers/Leads: $23–$25/hr (clean driving record preferred)
Tips paid daily — clients tip generously
All time is paid — including load, drive, and unload time
On-call or as-needed shifts only
Full-time or part-time hours are not guaranteed and vary depending on workload and season
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WHERE YOU MUST LIVE — STRICT LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you must currently live in one of these cities:
Carlsbad
Oceanside
Encinitas
Leucadia
Solana Beach
Cardiff
Del Mar
Rancho Santa Fe
Vista
San Marcos
La Costa
Carmel Valley
Sorrento Valley
UTC
La Jolla
Escondido (west of I-15 only)
We are not hiring anyone who lives:
North of Oceanside
South of La Jolla
North, south, or east of Escondido
East of Sorrento Valley (including Mira Mesa, Poway, Ramona, Valley Center, etc.)
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Can safely lift 75+ lbs repeatedly
Shows up on time, ready to work, and communicates clearly
Professional, respectful, and accountable
Drug- and alcohol-free during work hours (this includes marijuana)
Detail-oriented — especially when packing or handling fragile items
Driver’s license preferred (especially for lead/driver roles)
Bilingual speakers and military veterans are encouraged to apply
Background checks may be conducted as permitted by law
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ATTENDANCE & COMMUNICATION POLICY
We keep a zero-tolerance policy for:
No-call/no-shows
Leaving mid-job without permission
Failing to communicate if you’re late or need to leave early
If you accept a job, we expect you to show up and finish it. If you don’t, you will not be scheduled again.
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WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
We’ve had strong, reliable women on our team in both packing and moving roles — and we welcome more. What matters to us is your work ethic, not your gender.
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HOW THE JOB WORKS
Crews meet in Carlsbad before heading to job sites together
Travel time between jobs is paid
Company shirts are provided at no cost
All breaks and meals follow California labor law
We enforce safe lifting practices and take crew safety seriously
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Movers By The Sea hires based on reliability, communication, and legal work eligibility — not race, gender, beliefs, or background. We welcome respectful, hardworking people from all walks of life.
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CALL OR TEXT ANYTIME – WE’RE HIRING NOW
Call or text (760) 573-0857 anytime — day or night. We’re hiring immediately and filling spots as they come in.
When reaching out, please include:
1. Your name
2. Your city
3. Any moving, packing, or driving experience
4. Your availability
5. Whether you have a valid driver’s license