About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Wet/damp. Noisy. Dusty. Work setting: Courier company. Urban area. Various locations. Warehouse. Moving and storage company. Tasks: Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand. Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products. Professionalism in customer service. Assemble, install and set-up merchandise/products. Keep a record of items received and delivered. Deliver newspapers, flyers to residences and businesses. Transport and handle dangerous goods. Load and unload goods. Follow directions and read map. Use maps and other trip planning aids. Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems. Provide customer service. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. Wrap goods. Transport and distribute materials and goods. Store cargo and materials. Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products. Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment. Make labels and attach to goods. Pack and unpack goods. Organize and maintain inventory. Sort, crate and stack goods. Install, lash and secure goods. Equipment and machinery experience: Dollies and hand trucks. Transportation/travel experience: Provincial/territorial. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Repetitive tasks. Hand-eye co-ordination. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Cellular phone. Gloves. Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Adaptability. Collaborative. Analytical. Creativity. Efficiency. Energetic. Goal-oriented. Hardworking. Integrity. Outgoing. Positive attitude. Proactive. Quick learner. Time management. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job.