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involves operating company vehicles and providing efficient and courteous package pickup and delivery; inspecting shipments according to fedex service standards; covering all assigned routes within the station's service area; and performing customer service functions.
position overview
* provide efficient and safe pickup and delivery of packages and documents while representing the company professionally.
* operate non-articulated vehicles safely and efficiently, complying with government and corporate procedures.
* accurately complete selection and inspection of assigned packages, including reporting on stops and errors.
* seek additional business from existing clients, attempt to acquire new clients (pass leads to sales), and inform sales of significant client activity changes.
* respond to customer inquiries regarding fedex service strategies and keep customers informed about the company and its services.
* ensure packages meet fedex service standards, are correctly labeled, and paperwork is complete, clean, and accurate.
* determine package legality, including special requirements for hazardous materials and international shipments, and separate packages by service type and destination as per procedures.
* scan packages according to prescribed procedures, demonstrating efficiency in handling service and equipment.
* ensure customers have the appropriate fedex shipping materials.
* meet aircraft timing schedules and transport packages as required by operational sorting.
* load and unload aircraft, containers, and company vehicles, and operate mechanized ramp equipment for loading and unloading packages.
* clean, wash, and perform minor maintenance on company vehicles as needed, maintaining a clean personal appearance.
* perform other assigned activities as required.
note
employees in this position do not have regular routes; they provide coverage for open routes during absences of the normally assigned courier. Employees regularly assigned different routes during the workweek are not classified as courier/swing driver.
minimum requirements
education: high school diploma or equivalent.
experience: four (4) years as a courier; must have a valid license for the assigned vehicle type and no preventable accidents in the past two (2) years.
minimum skills needed
* demonstrated multi-route knowledge
* ability to handle packages over 75 pounds with appropriate equipment or assistance
* good interpersonal and verbal communication skills
* deep knowledge of the station's service area (preferred)
* certification for hazardous materials (if required), and passing all basic/recurrent exams and training to remain qualified
* attention to detail
* planning and organizational skills
* interpersonal skills
* problem-solving skills
* teamwork skills
fedex is recognized globally as a leading company, known for its innovation, workplace excellence, and social responsibility. We have received numerous awards, including fortune’s world most admired companies and forbes’s best employers for diversity.
additional details
* senior-level: mid-senior level
* employment type: full-time
* job function: management and manufacturing
* industry: freight and package transportation
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