Courier Driver

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering and picking up various printed materials, mail, and related products—including envelopes, cartons, skids of orders, and framed items. Deliveries are primarily within the Raleigh area, requiring the ability to safely navigate congested traffic. Daily entry into Nash Correctional Institution is required for Print Plant pickups. The driver must maintain a valid driver’s license, follow all traffic laws, and operate safely in all weather conditions. Depending on the assignment, the driver may operate a box truck, passenger vehicle, or van. Duties include offloading orders at customer locations, which may involve loading docks, stairs, or ramps. Professional interaction is required with staff, medium-custody offender workers, and customers. This position must follow a strict pickup and delivery schedule, organizing and prioritizing routes to meet customer expectations. Clear communication is essential, including obtaining delivery signatures and relaying information back to the plant when needed.

Requirements

• Must possess necessary licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to physically handle packages up to 50 pounds each, push/pull a hand truck and/or pallet jack, and navigate stairs, ramps or other uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and picking up various printed materials, mail, and related products.
• Safely navigating congested traffic in the Raleigh area.
• Daily entry into Nash Correctional Institution for Print Plant pickups.
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license and following all traffic laws.
• Operating safely in all weather conditions.
• Operating a box truck, passenger vehicle, or van.
• Offloading orders at customer locations, which may involve loading docks, stairs, or ramps.
• Professional interaction with staff, medium-custody offender workers, and customers.
• Following a strict pickup and delivery schedule, organizing and prioritizing routes.
• Obtaining delivery signatures and relaying information back to the plant.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED