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Parcel Shipping Specialist Job Type: Contract to Hire Pay: $17.00 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8a - 4 ... Have a minimum of 6 months' experience working in a warehouse or distribution center. * Demonstrate ...

Parcel Shipping Specialist Job Type: Contract to Hire Pay: $17.00 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8a - 4 ... Have a minimum of 6 months' experience working in a warehouse or distribution center. * Demonstrate ...

Parcel Shipping Specialist Job Type: Contract to Hire Pay: $17.00 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8a - 4 ... Have a minimum of 6 months' experience working in a warehouse or distribution center. * Demonstrate ...

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Parcel Worker information

What is a parcel worker?

Parcel workers are individuals responsible for handling, sorting, loading, and unloading packages and parcels for delivery services or logistics companies. Their duties often include scanning packages, organizing shipments, and ensuring parcels are correctly routed to their destinations. Parcel workers may work in warehouses, distribution centers, or directly with delivery trucks. This role often requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges parcel workers face during peak shipping seasons?

During peak shipping seasons, such as the holidays, Parcel Workers often experience significantly higher package volumes and tighter delivery schedules. This can mean longer shifts, increased physical demands, and the need to quickly adapt to fast-paced changes in workflow. Effective teamwork and communication with supervisors and fellow workers become crucial to ensure packages are sorted, loaded, and dispatched efficiently. Staying organized and maintaining a positive attitude during these busy times can help manage stress and maintain productivity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a parcel worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Parcel Worker, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic literacy skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with handheld scanners, sorting systems, and package tracking software is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are essential soft skills that help manage daily workload and maintain efficiency. These abilities ensure accurate, timely parcel processing and contribute to smooth logistics operations.

What is the difference between Parcel Worker vs Delivery Driver?

AspectParcel WorkerDelivery Driver
CredentialsMay require a valid driver's license, background checkRequires a valid driver's license, possibly commercial license
Work EnvironmentWarehouse, sorting centers, local delivery routesOn-road, vehicle operation, customer interaction
Employer & IndustryLogistics, courier companies, postal servicesCourier services, food delivery, e-commerce

Parcel Workers primarily handle sorting and local delivery within warehouses and neighborhoods, often working in a warehouse or sorting center environment. Delivery Drivers focus on transporting packages directly to customers, operating vehicles and interacting with clients. While both roles require a valid driver's license and are part of the logistics industry, their daily tasks and work settings differ significantly.

Driver Helper Alamo Parcel Logistics

San Antonio, TX โ€ข On-site

$18.10/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Driver Helper Alamo Parcel Logistics

Join the Alamo Parcel Logistics team as a valued Delivery Driver Helper! You'll play a key role in ensuring our customers receive their packages with care. We're committed to exceptional delivery experiences and a safe, supportive work environment. Be a part of our journey!

Compensation: $18.10 / hour

Location: DSX8 11602 Tech Com Drive, San Antonio, TX 78233

Be Part of Our Dedicated Team โ€“ Apply Today!

Job Description

Compensation:

Why You'll Love Being a Delivery Driver Helper with Alamo Parcel Logistics:

Join our dynamic team at Alamo Parcel Logistics and experience the incredible benefits of working as a Delivery Driver Helper! Here's what makes this opportunity so special:

  • Competitive wages, PTO, and Seasonal Bonuses
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Professional development and training
  • Four days on three days off
  • Must be able to work a Saturday or Sunday
  • Full-time
  • Pay $18.10 per hour
  • hours: 36 โ€“ 40 per week
  • Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

As a Driver Helper at Alamo Parcel Logistics, you will play a crucial role in ensuring orders are delivered promptly while ensuring safety! You will start and end your day at DSX8 11602 Tech Com Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233, USA.

Delivery Driver Helper Responsibilities:

*The helper's role is to assist the Driver with the route throughout the day.

  • Be on time. Wear proper uniform.
  • Upon arrival at work. Verify with your driver to ensure you have the tools and equipment needed to complete the deliveries for the day.
  • Use 3 points of contact when entering and exiting the van, both inside the cab and the rear.
  • Be alert during travel to the warehouse; you may see something that the driver missed, which may cause an issue or delay.
  • Be attentive to the situation and coachable to support what the driver may need help with.
  • Help in loading the packages in the van to facilitate easy and smooth delivery.
  • Look ahead on your route through the itinerary or manifest to see what scheduled deliveries, pick-ups, and in-house deliveries you have for the day
  • Any scheduled deliveries, pick-ups, and in-house deliveries, you will have to call the customer 10-25 minutes before arriving at the location to let the customer know of your arrival.
  • Communicate the specifics of the delivery location and what is required to complete a successful delivery. Spot the driver by getting out and guiding them if they're in a tight delivery space.
  • Stay organized throughout the delivery process, keeping the package so that it is easy to unload from the truck.
  • Communicate with the driver constantly on what support they need.
  • Understand the route and make notes to help the driver remember any timed stops.
  • Know how to use Flex and stay off personal phone to help avoid distractions.
  • Work with the driver to carefully and safely deliver as per the customer's request.
  • Help keep the workplace clean and organized both in the cab and in the rear cargo area.
  • Speak up if you don't feel safe or if you spot a hazard on the road or at the delivery.
  • Remember, you are there to do a job and stay focused, make a reasonable effort, and have a good attitude.

Qualifications

  • Valid form of ID
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy packages
  • Ability to work as part of a motivated team in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.