Casual Courier Driver

Job summary

Drive a van or 5-ton truck to complete assigned deliveries and pickups, provide customer service, and handle parcels weighing up to 70 pounds. Scan, sort, process, and move freight in the warehouse, assist with tracing checks, maintain accurate reports, and help keep the work area safe and organized.

Job details

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world. DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives. Start YOUR career with DHL today… DHL Express currently has an opening for a Casual Courier Driver in Calgary, AB. License: Class 5 Location: Calgary, AB Position: Driver Hours: On call basis, availability required Monday- Friday : 9:30 - 18:00 Wage: $24.96/hour and will increase as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to drive a van and 5 ton truck. Ability to lift and carry parcels, up to and including 70 lbs per piece, throughout shift. Demonstrated ability to work with customers Demonstrated ability to work effectively and on-time within tight time constraints. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Complete assigned deliveries and pick ups and/or other tasks assigned by supervisor Meet security requirements Other warehouse duties as assigned by the shift Supervisor. Scan and process freight as per agreed procedures and Security Policies Move freight within the warehouse area as per requirements Accurately sort & process, by deadlines, in-bound material. Assist Tracing Department with thorough warehouse checks for missorts, on-hands, etc. Perform accurate reporting Participate in the organization and clean-up of the warehouse area. Participate in maintaining a safe and co-operative work environment MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalence Broad general working knowledge of warehouse functions. Good knowledge of MS Office. Comfortable Excel User Valid Class 5 drivers license Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment Excellent ability to multi-task Demonstrated ability to work under pressure Able to handle bulky, heavy, awkward shipments. Able to stand for long periods of time Clean driving Record Shall be able to interact with customers over phone and at the Service Minimum one year warehouse / customer service experience (asset) Understanding of First Choice Programs and Global SOP (asset) Thank you for your application. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants are required to pass interviews, a criminal and other background check in order to qualify for the position. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe we will gain through the recruitment and development of staff who represent the broad diversity of the Canadian workforce.

What you’ll do

Drive a van or 5-ton truck to complete assigned deliveries and pickups, provide customer service, and handle parcels weighing up to 70 pounds. Scan, sort, process, and move freight in the warehouse, assist with tracing checks, maintain accurate reports, and help keep the work area safe and organized.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class 5 driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to handle heavy or awkward shipments are required. Candidates should have general warehouse knowledge, Microsoft Office and Excel skills, strong customer service and teamwork abilities, and the capacity to multitask and work under pressure; one year of warehouse or customer service experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• clean driving record · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• working under pressure. · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Van And 5-Ton Truck Driving
• Parcel Handling
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Multitasking
• Working Under Pressure
• Freight Scanning And Processing
• Freight Sorting
• Warehouse Operations
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Accurate Reporting
• Safe Work Practices
• Interpersonal Communication
• Clean Driving Record

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support

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