Freight Drivers/Movers

Reports To: The Freight Drivers/Mover will report to the Client Services Supervisor, Client Services Manager, or equivalent leadership. 

Job Overview: 

The Freight Drivers/Mover provides exceptional delivery and courier services. This position receives orders from a centralized dispatch, retrieves parcels/mail from different local offices, and then delivers the parcels/mail in a timely and safe manner. The position will also serve as a backup to the front or back of office functions. 

Overall, this position continuously offers the highest level of service to all client and SPS employees while maintaining a professional image of the company by providing prompt, courteous and efficient service. 

What you will be doing: 

• Administer shipping and receiving processes as per site type with a main focus of transporting locally mail and received packages via small box truck, jeep, or van to designated areas or secure lockers.. 
• Process incoming tracked mail using client internal tracking & labeling system. Ensure a chain of custody is maintained for all inbound, tracked mail, packages, and freight.  
• Operate internal collection and delivery from/to site and unstaffed building docks, as well as collection and delivery from/to lockers and designated offices or individuals. Individuals can also drop or collect items from/to central shipping locations. 
• Log and process in client preferred shipping tool. 
• Collect items outbound shipping items from specified locations and deliver them to the shipping team for processing.  
• Provide recipients with a method to track and manage the delivery of their items. 

What we need from you: 

• H.S. Diploma (or equivalent) required. 
• 3 years of experience working in a mail facility, freight or moving company, warehouse or similar background. Preferred qualification is to have some professional driving or courier service experience.  
• A valid driver’s license—candidates must be at least 25 years of age to follow fleet insurance requirements with a driver’s license being current for the last 5 years. 
• A clean driving record.  
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the following: scheduling or calendar software, logistics tracking software (experience with BearTracks is a plus), database software, Numbers or Excel, and Pages or Word  
• Excellent customer service skills  
• Effective organizational, communication, interpersonal, and time management skills  
• Material handling skills, including ability to use motorized and manual equipment such as forklifts (in locations where they are needed), pallet jacks, and hand trucks • Ability to perform the following types of physical activities: lift up to 50 pounds, push/pull to move equipment, bend/stoop/squat/kneel, and reach above shoulders  
• Background and experience working in a warehouse or loading dock environment, with exposure to varied weather conditions 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.  
• Good organizational skills.  
• Working knowledge of MFD equipment.  
• Requires knowledge and understanding of shipping/receiving procedures and ability to comprehend instructions.  
• Possesses the ability to work independently and can complete projects.  
• Ability to determine the correct method and packing material and validate packing slips for accuracy of incoming and outgoing materials.  

Physical Demands: 

• Approximately 50% of the time this position requires the below physical demands. 
• Fine and/or gross motor skills, including the ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 60 lbs. 
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for a long time. 
• Manual dexterity required for operating office machinery (phone, copy machines, binding equipment, etc.). 
• Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater frequently. 
• Physical and mental ability to operate a standard company motor vehicle. 

Travel: Local travel is required using company vehicles

Other Duties: 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a full listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities