Courier

JOB DESCRIPTION - COURIER

Purpose Statement

The job of Courier/Warehouse Worker was established for the purpose/s of maintaining required inventory levels; ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct; verifying stock and identifying losses; maintaining an organized warehouse layout; transporting orders and division inter-office mail over designated routes; ensuring safe operation of vehicles; loading and unloading orders; and completion of files and records for accountability of items delivered and received.

Essential Functions and Duties

- Transports a variety of items (e.g. records/files, supplies, equipment, materials, bank deposits, mail, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or delivering materials as required.

- Delivers a variety of items (e.g. mail sacks, boxes, packages, cargo, office supplies, furniture, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of distributing items to assigned locations and/or individuals.

- Loads and unloads delivery trucks for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders for transport.

- Receives stock and non-stock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct.

- Prepares orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of meeting delivery requirements.

- Performs minor maintenance of delivery vehicles (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe operation of vehicle.

- Participates in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.

- Maintains manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g. signed equipment transfer forms, temperature logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, and providing materials and reliable resource information.

- Drives vehicles (e.g. truck, van, forklift, etc.) for the purpose of transporting orders and materials to designated sites.

- Cleans warehouse for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 40% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness

Reports to

Purchasing Agent