Courier Job Description
Job Summary:
Pickup and delivery of packages of various sizes and weights from customers in many different locations, to be completed in a timely and courteous manner. Ensures all equipment used is in working order and inspected daily. Uses care in moving packages and always works with safety in mind. Essential Functions:
- Possess and maintain valid drivers license with safe driving record.
- Operate motor vehicle in safe and legal manner.
- Start Close to home each day.
- Be able to quickly locate specific addresses.
- Be able to communicate and complete assigned tasks via a smartphone application (training provided).
- Hand-load/unload material, as required.
- Walk and climb stairs.
- Have the ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. regularly, as required.
- Must have sufficient literacy skills to read addresses and specific instructions efficiently, and complete required paperwork.
- Maintain communication and a cooperative, professional relationship with customers, the general public, and fellow Quicksilver employees.
Accountabilities:
- Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
- Know, understand, and follow all company policies.
- Be available to work assigned and on-call shifts, clearing any changes with supervisory personnel.
- Uniform shirt, jacket, ID badge, black or navy slacks and approved footwear must be worn at all time while on the job.
Supervision:
- First line supervision is dispatchers/customer service. Additional supervision received from assigned Quicksilver personnel and managers as needed.
Skills Required
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
- Operate motor vehicle in a safe and legal manner
- Start close to home each day
- Ability to quickly locate specific addresses
- Ability to communicate and complete tasks via a smartphone application (training provided)
- Hand-load and unload material as required
- Ability to walk and climb stairs
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs regularly
- Sufficient literacy to read addresses and instructions and complete paperwork
- Maintain professional communication and cooperative relationships with customers and employees
- Be available to work assigned and on-call shifts
- Wear required uniform (shirt, jacket, ID badge, black or navy slacks, approved footwear)
- Inspect and ensure all equipment is in working order daily
What We Do
In business since 1982, Quicksilver Express Courier is one of the largest privately held same-day couriers, providing a full range of professional courier and delivery services. Quicksilver has been a long time industry leader in the areas of service, professionalism, reliability and technology. We are open 24/7/365 with all employee drivers, dispatchers and customer service representatives. Locally owned and managed with locations in Minneapolis-St.Paul, Denver, Milwaukee, Kansas City and Phoenix. Servicing customers anywhere and everywhere in all industries including: medical, manufacturing, printing, Fortune 500, small business & many more. Call today! Package to Pallet, Quicksilver It!


