Labor Online connects movers and heavy-lift pros with customers booking local moves, single-room help, appliance moves, and loading/unloading. PR's high turnover (rentals, students, military relocations) keeps moving demand steady year-round.
About the role
Moving on Labor Online runs from one-hour heavy-lift help to full-day local moves. The customer specifies item counts, distance, and whether they need a truck — you accept based on what you can handle solo or with your team.
Most movers on the platform work in 2–3 person crews. You can list as solo or as a crew; crew jobs route to whoever's listed as the lead and the lead handles team payouts.
What you'll work on
- Local moves (single room, apartment, small house)
- Heavy lifting — sofas, beds, refrigerators, washers
- Appliance disconnect and reconnect (no-water/no-electrical scope)
- Loading and unloading rental trucks
- Furniture moving within a home (rearranging)
- Packing assistance (where offered)
Qualifications
- Physical capacity to lift 75+ lbs repeatedly
- Moving straps, dollies, and basic blankets
- Reliable vehicle (truck or trailer access is a plus)
- Smartphone with data
- Clean background check
- At least 18 years old with authorization to work in PR
Documents you'll need to onboard
Have these ready before you start the application — onboarding moves fastest when you can upload everything at once.
- Government-issued photo ID
- Bank account details for Stripe Connect payouts
- Completed W-9 for 1099-NEC tax reporting
- Selfie for Stripe Identity verification
- Liability insurance (recommended for solo lifters)
How onboarding works
Most providers complete onboarding in 3–7 days.
- Create your account and verify your phone
- Verify your identity through Stripe Identity
- Pass the background check
- Connect your bank through Stripe Connect
- Set your rates and crew configuration (solo or 2/3-person team)
- Start accepting moving jobs
Contract terms, pay & hours
This is a 1099 independent contractor role, not employment with Labor Online.
1099 independent contractor — not employment. You set your rates, hours, and crew structure. Keep 100% of the rate you list; the customer pays a platform fee on top. Weekly Stripe payouts. If you run a crew, you handle payouts to your team members. You handle your own taxes.
Moving is weekend-heavy — Saturdays book out fastest. Movers on Labor Online typically run 4–8 jobs a week, with most concentrated Friday–Sunday. Mid-week is dominated by single-room help and appliance moves.
Frequently asked questions
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