Mission: Our brand promise is that you will be treated with care and respect. We uphold this promise to all of our customers and employees.
Get to know Huge Mercedes, Moving Consultant to JK Moving Services.
Talking to several news outlets last week, Chuck Kuhn mentioned that he'd never seen the industry as busy as we are today - 44% increase in residential business volume during COVID in the summer months of 2020. People want to get out of congested areas/cities to move to more suburban/rural areas. It's a great time to work for JK!
Our philosophy is simple: We just want to help. It’s apparent in everything we do — in the way we treat our employees, the way we give back to the community, and in the way we do whatever it takes to make our customers lives easier.
As we see it, moving usually equates to stress. And we’re changing that with every move we make. No matter where your next move takes you, we want this transition to be a smooth one.
JK Moving Services, at-a-glance:
We didn’t set out to be the largest privately owned moving and storage company in the area. It all started in Jim and Shirley Kuhn’s basement, when their son, Chuck, decided he didn’t want to just make money — he wanted to make a difference.
The enterprising 16-year-old started with just two employees, a truck, and a promise to provide clients with high-quality moving services at a great price. But as Chuck made more moves and met more clients, he quickly realized that the moving industry was in need of change. The industry had a bad reputation—and because people only moved about three times in their lives, there really wasn’t any incentive for change.
Inspired, Chuck decided to create JK Moving, a company comprised of more than just movers; he wanted move experts. Forget day laborers. JK started hiring full time employees who were passionate about helping others. JK aligned with the best organizations in the industry and when there were no standards, JK created them. For example, JK built its own training facility, a two-story house complete with furniture, wallpaper, fixtures, carpet and more.
Today, JK Moving Services is the largest independent moving companies in North America. The company philosophy is simple: JK knows what matters most. You can see the philosophy at work in everything JK does, from the way in which it serves its customers — to the way in which the company operates.
If you want to make a career in the moving profession you have come to the right place.
We are looking for people who understand that the success of our company depends on every move we make. We believe that our growth and success is a result of the commitment and talent of our people — from entry-level to senior management positions.
We offer a professional work environment that provides:
I have been working at JK Moving Services full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
The COVID-19 Pandemic has created hardships for most employers and employees. It is great to work for an organization that has core values so strong that employees continue to live them daily. Together We Succeed is in the heart of our core values and continues to keep the organization and employees looking forward and working together. Great people to work with!
Cons
I do not have any cons worth mentioning.
Advice to Management
The weekly town hall events have been an excellent way to keep everyone informed and on the same page as many are working remote. Thank you for taking the time and following up with every employee question.
Application
I applied online. The process took a week. I interviewed at JK Moving Services (Washington, DC) in October 2019.
Interview
Brief, to the point, and affable. I thought the person conducting the interview was waiting on me to ask questions, so I took the liberty to ask a few of my own. He appreciated it, and we had a good conversation about what it takes to be a successful employee with JK Moving.
Interview Questions
Veteran Hiring Commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Pay Equality Pledge
Committed to paying equitably for equal work & experience
Career Advancement Program
Helping employees "upskill" into higher-paying positions
Diversity Commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
