Courier Utility 171

Purolator; Kentville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Kentville is seeking a Utility Courier responsible for managing package deliveries and pickups. The ideal candidate must have a completed high school education and a valid Class 5 driving license. This role requires problem-solving skills while on the road and physical strength to handle up to 70 pounds. Join a company committed to workplace safety and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Class 5 driver’s license for a minimum of 3 years and a clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver customer packages to meet daily schedules.
• Scan packages/mail as it is received, delivered, or returned.
• Resolve problems while on the road with Dispatch and customers.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Advise the unit manager when inspections fail.

Skills

Domestic Shipping

Courier Services

Shipping and Receiving

Operations

Physical Strength

Education

Completion of High School

Completion of vocational and business courses

Tools

Package Scanner

Job description

Overview

It’s not a package. It’s a promise.

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Position

The Utility Courier picks up and delivers customer packages to meet daily pick-up and delivery schedules and resolves problems as they arise. Job covers other absent couriers that may be on any work shift.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver customer packages to meet daily pick-up and delivery schedules
• Scan packages / mail as it is received, delivered, or returned to the depot at the end of the day
• Resolve problems as they arise while on the road in collaboration with Dispatch and customers
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using a package scanner and electronic-Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (E-DVIR)
• When inspections fail, the Courier advises the unit manager

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of High School
• Experience: Completion of vocational and business courses commonly taught at high school level
• License: Class 5 driver’s license for a minimum of 3 years and a clean driver’s abstract

Skills & Physical Requirements

• Domestic Shipping
• Courier Services
• Shipping and Receiving
• Operations
• Physical Strength: lifting/lowering up to 70 pounds; standing; sitting; climbing

Posting Details

Location: 171 - Kentville

Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment

Posting Number: 67640

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

At Purolator, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fully compliant with Canadian law. As part of the first round of pre-screening, the application process may involve the integration of human oversight with an automated AI solution (AI Tool) to assist in evaluating candidate qualifications for the position for which they are applying. This AI Tool assists in automating certain stages, such as resume screening and skills assessments, and helps expedite getting to the initial communication stage with candidates. Any personal information shared with Purolator will be used strictly for the purposes of these job applications in compliance with applicable privacy law. If you have any questions about the process, please contact: [e-mail]

We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and if we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed. We hire for attitude and train for skills. To learn more about us and our values, go to www.purolator.com.

At Purolator, every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.