Part Time Courier - Chicago Area

On-Time Courier • Chicago, IL

363d • $300 - $1,000

About The Position

Associated Couriers is a company with over 40 years of experience in the logistics industry, leading in freight transportation and 3rd Party Logistics services in the United States. We specialize in medical, pharmaceutical, and standard delivery for both the private and public sectors. We are currently looking for dependable and professional independent contractor couriers for various delivery types, including routed deliveries, STAT/on-demand pickups, and backup/standby services. The work is part-time, with flexible hours available from Monday to Saturday, starting between 4am and 6am and finishing around 7am to 12pm.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age and no older than 75.
• Attentive to detail.
• Have or be willing to purchase a sturdy dolly to haul products.
• Live within 25 miles of zip code 60007.
• Own a reliable and registered car or SUV (2008 or newer).
• Maintain state minimum requirements for bodily injury and property damage as primary auto insurance.
• Choose to maintain your own workers' compensation insurance or participate in the Occupational Accident Insurance program.
• Pass a drug screen, background check, and online training modules.
• Have a clean driving record with no more than 2 moving violations or at-fault accidents in the last three years.
• Have an Android or iOS smartphone for GPS and order scanning.
• Supply a cooler with reusable ice-packs for transporting temperature-controlled specimens.
• Return empty totes/containers back to the pharmacy to complete delivery orders.
• Drive in inclement weather to service customers.
• Adhere to customer-required professional appearance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routed deliveries with varying schedules that may change based on customer needs.
• Handle STAT/on-demand pickups and orders dispatched from a route manager or customer.
• Fill in for route voids as a backup/standby courier.

Benefits

• Earning potential between $300 - $1000 a week.
• Paid weekly through a third-party administrator (Openforce).
• Commission paid per mile, per route, or per stop (plus variable fuel surcharge in some markets).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees