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Palmetto Goodwill

Driver Courier - PT - Charleston

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Courier or Messenger provides fast delivery of documents and packages to locations within a city, or provides customized long distance or international deliveries. Makes deliveries traveling by bicycle, van, truck, or plane.

$32,764 / year median in South Carolina

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains quality standards and safely performs duties while providing excellent customer service. Operates motor vehicles (van or station wagon) on a regular and routine basis. Daily delivery, pickup and carrying mail to and from assigned stops. Accurately and efficiently sorts mail and makes mail pickups and deliveries. Provides security for all mail during deliveries. Receive and document courier packages. Ensures distribution of mail is accepted by authorized official military/government personnel. Obtains receipts for articles delivered and keeps a log of mail-related items received and delivered; delivers items to offices and departments within an establishment. Obtains signatures from recipients of special delivery mail. Maintains and generates necessary records required by the contract as well as those required by Goodwill for mail services. Completes appropriate computer data entry. Advises patrons on the applicable postal service and Federal regulations. Assists in training assigned individuals in all phases of a mail center operations. Responsible for ensuring equipment and supplies are used, maintained, stored, and replaced properly; ensure safe operation at all times. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment. Responsible for performance of safety drills and keeping the work site within OSHA standards. Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Qualifications Must be able to: Operate manual and mechanized postal center equipment. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Obtain and maintain the required security clearance as stipulated by contract.
Prepared:
09/29/17
Revised:
7/1/2022
Reviewed:
7/1/2022 Approved by: Contracts, HR Successfully carry out essential functions of position while working autonomously and with limited supervision. Must be trustworthy and possess a high degree of honesty. Multi-task effectively; be able to adjust to frequent changes, delays or unexpected events; be flexible and/or adaptable as work requirements change. Prepare, arrange, or stack items together for safety and neatness. Meet deadlines; be self-directed and able to work autonomously/independently as needed. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Work effectively in a team-based environment. Recognize and report items of poor or unacceptable quality. Function in a military setting. Work days as documented in the latest contract agreement for business needs. Possess a valid SC Driver's License and automobile insurance acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance carrier. Proficient writing skills, with focus on correct style, grammar, and content. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Possess management skills, with focus on the ability to handle multiple projects needs simultaneously. Excellent organizational skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Enthusiasm for the mission of the organization. Data entry skills preferred. Prior experience working on military installations preferred. Prior experience working with a diverse population, including individuals with challenges and disabilities preferred.