Seasonal Courier

Job summary

Deliver and pick up packages safely, efficiently, and courteously along an assigned route while following company procedures and government regulations. Inspect and process shipments, maintain accurate records, use tracking and dispatch systems, assist customers, and identify sales opportunities.

Job details

Special Note: This is a temporary position of up to 12 weeks based on business and operational needs This is an interview position. To provide courteous and efficient pick-up and delivery of packages on an assigned route; to check all shipments for conformance to Federal Express Canada features of service; to provide related customer service functions Provides efficient and safe delivery and pick-up of packages while representing the company in a professional manner and maintains a neat and clean appearance consistent with the company's public image Accomplishes accurate and timely selection and inspection of assigned packages and the subsequent reporting of stop counts and missorts Adheres to Courier Best Practices, operating procedures, loads van and plans route for efficient delivery and pick-up of packages and ensures proper security of Federal Express and customer property, such as packages, equipment and vehicles. Seeks additional business from current customers. Informs sales department of sales leads and market changes. Ensures that packages conform to Federal Express Canada features of service, that proper labelling is provided, and that all paperwork is neat, accurate and ensures customers have adequate supply of Federal Express shipping materials. Operates computerized tracking and dispatch systems ensuring input of correct information Answers customer's questions on Federal Express Canada's features of service and continually keeps customers informed about the company and its services as well as Canada, US and International requirements. Demonstrates proficiency in features of service and equipment. Operates vehicle safely and efficiently, complying with all government regulations and company procedures. May perform aircraft and/or container loading/unloading and sorting and scanning of packages, as location and workload dictate. Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Minimum Experience None – No experience required Customer Service – 1 year (preferred) Customer orientation Preferred Qualifications: This is a seasonal position for up to 12 weeks. Pay Transparency Pay: Additional Details: Shift: Saturday and Sunday mandatory, plus two week days TBD. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing, first-come, first-served basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. DISCLAIMER This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in an PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver's license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of: 1) their current driver's abstract; 2) their performance during application interviews; and 3) their performance on any driver competency assessments administered Employment Equity Statement At FedEx our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer, one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we serve. We foster respectful, safe and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.

What you’ll do

Deliver and pick up packages safely, efficiently, and courteously along an assigned route while following company procedures and government regulations. Inspect and process shipments, maintain accurate records, use tracking and dispatch systems, assist customers, and identify sales opportunities.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required, and no prior experience is required; one year of customer service experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and a driving record with no more than two violations and/or accidents in the preceding 24 months are required for driving roles; Quebec residents must be bilingual in French and English.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Customer Service
• Customer Orientation
• Safe Driving
• Route Planning
• Package Handling
• Package Inspection
• Shipment Labeling
• Accurate Recordkeeping
• Computerized Tracking Systems
• Dispatch Systems
• Communication
• Sales Lead Identification
• Security Procedures
• Time Management

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support
• Sales