Courier/Independent Contractor

Ameriship Parcel Delivery; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriship Parcel Delivery in Wheeling, IL is seeking drivers to pick up and deliver packages to residential and business addresses. You will drive your own vehicle to complete daily routes. This is a contract position with independent contractor status and a Monday through Friday schedule.

Drivers must have a valid driver's license, up-to-date auto insurance, and a smartphone. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Routes vary, with workdays averaging 7–10 hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have up-to-date vehicle insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Pickup and deliver packages to residential and business addresses in the Wheeling area.
• Drive own vehicle to complete daily routes.
• Use handheld devices/smartphone to assist deliveries.

Skills

Reliable vehicle

Customer service

Punctuality

Good direction

Tools

Smartphone

Handheld device

Job description

• Job Type:Independent Contractor/Courier
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Location: Wheeling, IL 60090

Job Summary: Ameriship Parcel Delivery is a medical overnight and courier delivery service in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Colorado, Georgia, and Illinois. We are the leader in Texas for pharmacy delivery providing 1 hour to next business day delivery. Visit us at www.Ameriship.com. We are looking for full time and part time drivers in the Chicago/Wheeling area to pick up and deliver packages to residential and business addresses in the area. You will be required to drive your own vehicle to complete the daily route. Drivers will be independent contractors. This is a Monday through Friday job opening. Drivers should be highly energetic, competent, and self-motivated individuals with a good sense of direction and excellent customer service skills. Punctuality, reliability, and delivery experience are required. This position will also require understanding and use of handheld devices to assist with each delivery and must own a working smartphone. Applicants should be capable of lifting to fifty pounds without assistance. We prefer applicants with verifiable work history with FedEx, UPS, or other parcel delivery services but all applicants will be considered. Route length also varies, but you can expect your workday to be 7-10 hours on average.

Driver Requirements:

• Must possess valid driver's license and up to date vehicle insurance.
• Must have a reliable vehicle, some routes require a larger vehicle such as a cargo/sprinter, or a large SUV, and box truck.
• No DUI/DWI within 10previous years
• Pass a background verification
• Must be able to drive Mon-Fri. Routes are expected to be completed by 7pm.
• Able to do pickups between 4:30pm and 7pm on a weekly rotational basis.

Job Type: Contract

This is a contract position

Pay Range: $600-$1200 weekly