Volunteer Courier Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the SameDay City Courier provides courteous and efficient delivery and pick-up of packages and FedEx Office customer orders, checks shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service, and provides related customer service functions. Responsibilities are accomplished by driving a company vehicle and ensuring regular servicing and cleaning of vehicles is conducted. The Courier will receive route information from a centralized dispatcher, and the dispatcher will have the ability to add or remove stops from the route as needed.

Benefits Information

FedEx Office benefits are based on position, average hours, length of service, and plan/program requirements. Below is a general description of benefits eligibility and timing for U.S. regular.

• Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage and participate in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) on date of hire.
• Part-time employees who have completed 91 days of employment and worked a minimum average of 17 hours per week, are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage and participate in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• 401(k) plan with company match after one year of service; eligibility begins on the first day of the month coincident with or following one month of service.
• Educational assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year for tuition and other allowable education expenses. Must be working at FedEx for 90 continuous days to receive reimbursement.
• Our generous paid time off program includes holiday pay, bereavement time, and accrual programs for paid vacation and sick time. The amount of paid time off depends on job classification and length of employment.
  • Employees accrue paid sick time at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours, unless a higher amount is otherwise required by law.
  • Vacation accrues based on position, hours worked, and years of service unless otherwise required by law. For part-time employees, start accruing after 1 year of service at a rate of 3.34 hours for every 173 hours worked. For full-time employees, start accruing vacation time immediately based on hours worked to accrue approximately one or two weeks of paid vacation in the first year (based on position) and work your way up to more paid vacation time with tenure. Work your way up to more paid vacation time with tenure.
  • 4 premium holidays, 2 non-premium holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
  • 2 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Paid Military Leave (up to 80 hours for full-time or up to 40 hours for part-time) during short-term military leave of 21 days or less)
• Adoption Assistance Program (regular part-time/full-time employees with 12 months continuous service), LTD & STD Disability (regular full-time employees after completing 180 days of active employment), Life Insurance (part-time/full-time employees are eligible for basic and supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) on date of hire. Life insurance and AD&D are not subject to the minimum hours rule), Commuter (part-time/full-time employees in all locations on date of hire, coverage begins two months after election, can elect anytime in the year), and Voluntary benefits (regular part-time/full-time employees on date of hire).

Eligibility requirements apply and some benefits depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. FedEx employee benefits are governed by formal plan documents and, in the event of any conflict between this communication and the formal plan document, the formal plan document will control. This communication does not alter any terms of the plan or related agreements. FedEx reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its employee benefit, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason. To the extent applicable, where other federal, state, or local laws impose different or additional requirements, FedEx complies with these requirements.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)

• Receives daily route information from a centralized dispatcher via a company-provided handset
• Drives a company vehicle to perform pick-up/delivery service for FedEx Office centers and for customers. Pick-up duties include driving to the customer's place of business (or a FedEx Office center), receiving orders or packages and picking up supplies and inventory items from vendor's place of business. Delivery duties include, but are not limited to, delivering finished orders or packages to customers (or a FedEx Office center) and distributing marketing materials as requested
• Ensures quality of package delivery which includes strict compliance with safety regulations, policies and standards when handling perishables or other items requiring specialized handling including, but not limited to, dry ice, clinical samples and/or medical products
• Ensures customers have adequate supplies of FedEx materials for shipping purposes
• Ensures packages conform to FedEx Office and general FedEx features of service, proper labeling is provided, and all paperwork is complete, neat, and accurate. This specifically includes ensuring that all packages requiring special handling or transportation are properly packed and labeled so that such packages can be transported in accordance with established safety and regulatory procedures
• Ensures quality service is provided during each customer interaction by providing efficient and professional delivery service, answering customer questions, resolving problems or concerns and interacting in a polite and caring manner
• Answers customer questions on FedEx features of service and keeps customers informed about the company and its services
• Operates company vehicle according to applicable motor vehicle regulations, company policy and auto insurance guidelines
• Ensures the proper upkeep and maintenance of the vehicle by conducting regular servicing and cleaning procedures
• Follows accident procedures and observes traffic laws
• Adheres to FedEx Office company and vehicle safety policies and guidelines
• Seeks additional business from current customers and attempts to gain new business
• Scans packages according to prescribed procedures, demonstrates proficiency in features of service and equipment
• Performs additional duties within the assigned center during non-delivery times
• Maintains pick-up/delivery logs and vehicle maintenance logs to document duties performed
• All other duties as needed or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of two years of driving experience
• Valid and current driver's license
• Ability to comply with any specialized regulatory or licensing requirements, as determined by geographic location and/or work assignment; FedEx Office will communicate any specialized regulatory or licensing requirements during the hiring process
• Must meet and maintain the FedEx Office Motor Vehicle Requirements, to be audited annually
• Must attain satisfactory completion of specialized training regarding transportation of goods with special handling requirements including, but not limited to, dry ice, clinical samples and/or medical products
• For new hires, must meet all FedEx Office employment qualifications in force at time of hiring
• For current FedEx Office team members, must meet hiring criteria for the position and transfer requirements as outlined in the Team Member Handbook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods.
• Ability to move and lift 75 pounds and maneuver packages of any weight above 75 lbs with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person.
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees.
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to transport goods with special handling requirements including, but not limited to, dry ice, clinical samples and/or medical products.
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members.
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction.
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure.
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to work with minimal supervision
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to work with minimal supervision Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of two years of driving experience
• Valid and current driver's license
• Ability to comply with any specialized regulatory or licensing requirements, as determined by geographic location and/or work assignment; FedEx Office will communicate any specialized regulatory or licensing requirements during the hiring process
• Must meet and maintain the FedEx Office Motor Vehicle Requirements, to be audited annually
• For new hires, must meet all FedEx Office employment qualifications in force at time of hiring
• For current FedEx Office team members, must meet hiring criteria for the position and transfer requirements as outlined in the Team Member Handbook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
• Ability to move and lift 55 pounds
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
• Ability, on a consistent basis to work with minimal supervision
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: $20.75 - $25.41/hr

Additional Details: Schedule: M-F 9am-5pm

Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations.  If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science. Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.

• Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
• Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
• Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.

FedEx Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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FedEx Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email HR.Recruiting@fedex.com.

FedEx Office will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate's criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offe...