Courier - PRN

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke HomeCare & Hospice in Durham, NC is seeking a dedicated courier to support the timely distribution of mail, packages, and supplies across the organization and to off-site locations.

You will pick up and deliver items, process outgoing mail, maintain delivery logs, and help keep work areas clean and organized while upholding patient- and family-centered service values.

No prior courier experience is required; a valid North Carolina driver's license and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• No prior courier experience required.
• Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Ability to read and understand directions and follow schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver mail, packages, and supplies.
• Process outgoing mail and operate postage equipment.
• Record postage charges and maintain logs.
• Replenish postage supplies as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized delivery areas.
• Safely transport materials and deposits.
• Navigate routes efficiently and on schedule.

Skills

Reliability

Customer service

Time management

Route planning

Education

Partial high school education

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke HomeCare & Hospice

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home forthe Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC.

Position Overview

Performs a variety of courier and delivery duties using a motor vehicle to ensure the timely and accurate distribution of mail, messages, materials, supplies, bank deposits, and other items throughout the organization and to off-site locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick up, sort, and deliver incoming mail and packages.
• Process outgoing mail and packages, including operating postage equipment.
• Record postage charges and maintain billing records.
• Replenish postage supplies as needed.
• Maintain delivery logs, vehicle mileage records, and dispatch documentation.
• Ensure assigned storage and work areas remain clean and organized.
• Transport materials, supplies, and deposits safely and efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions, typically acquired through partial high school education.

Experience

• No previous experience required.

Licensure

• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Excellent reliability and attendance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage routes efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable driving throughout the service area.
• Ability to safely handle and transport materials and packages.
• Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to patient- and family-centered service.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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