PODS now hiring nearly 150 employees in the Tampa Bay area

Jan. 23, 2012 - PRLog -- (CLEARWATER, FL.) – PODS Enterprises, Inc., a leader in the moving and storage industry, says it plans to hire nearly 150 inside sales consultants and customer service representatives at its corporate headquarters in Florida.

The 20 to 40 new employees hired each month between now and July 2012 will work in PODS’ expanded and remodeled call center, assisting current and potential customers with their moving and storage needs.

The company will begin filling open positions in February.

“The seasonal demand for PODS moving and storage services requires us to increase our staffing levels and we’re thrilled to be in the position to add new employees,” said Lisa Goettel, senior vice president of PODS’ Human Resources division. “We offer outstanding benefits, training and growth programs to attract the best possible candidates.”

“We attribute our customer appeal to the unique flexibility we offer commercial and residential customers,” said Thomas A. Ryan, Jr., president and chief executive officer of PODS. “Our success has come from incredibly high customer satisfaction. People love working here and helping customers have an easier and less stressful moving experience with PODS.”

Interested job applicants can learn more about job opportunities by visiting the official website at PODS.com/careeropportunities.asp.

About PODS:
Founded in 1998, PODS currently provides moving and storage services to a population of more than 250 million consumers and businesses, in 48 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the U.K., through its company-owned and independent franchise network. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 320,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded 1.8 million deliveries and has nearly 143,000 PODS® containers in service.

PODS® secure containers are constructed of a steel frame and are available in three sizes: approximately 7-by-7-by-8 feet, 12-by-8-by-8 feet and 16-by-8-by-8 feet. The 12-foot and 16-foot containers have been tested to withstand winds of more than 110-mph when partially loaded. Newer PODS® containers have the same steel frame construction but are completely recyclable panels made of steel skins and a high-density polyethylene core. For more information or to schedule service, visit PODS.com or call 800-776-7637.