About Company
Driving success through reliable logistics, career.imfdirectgov is a cornerstone in essential delivery services, committed to precision and customer satisfaction. Joining our team means stepping into a role where your leadership makes a tangible impact. We offer a vibrant, supportive environment where a Lead Courier can thrive, honing their operational expertise and guiding a dedicated team. Our focus on empowering weekend leaders ensures you’ll contribute significantly to our efficiency, service quality, and overall mission, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Job Description
Are you a seasoned courier with a knack for leadership, looking for a challenging yet rewarding weekend role? career.imfdirectgov is seeking an energetic and highly organized Lead Courier to join our Brampton team immediately, specifically for weekend shifts. This isn’t just a driving job; it’s an opportunity to steer our weekend operations, ensuring seamless, efficient, and reliable delivery services for our valued clients.
As our Lead Courier, you will be at the forefront of our weekend operations, not only executing deliveries but also overseeing a small team of couriers. Your responsibilities will extend beyond driving, encompassing route optimization, problem-solving, maintaining high service standards, and ensuring all deliveries are completed promptly and safely. We are looking for an individual who embodies responsibility, possesses exceptional communication skills, and has a proven track record in a fast-paced delivery environment. Your ability to motivate, organize, and lead by example will be crucial to our weekend success. This role demands a proactive approach, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. If you’re ready to take on a leadership position where your contributions are immediately visible and impactful, and you thrive in a dynamic weekend schedule, we encourage you to apply.
This immediate hire opportunity offers a chance to become an integral part of a growing company, playing a pivotal role in our customer commitment and operational excellence. We believe in fostering a supportive work environment where every team member is valued, and opportunities for development are abundant. Your commitment to reliability, safety, and customer service will directly contribute to our reputation as a trusted logistics partner. If you’re passionate about logistics and ready to elevate your career, this Lead Courier position could be your next great move.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of weekend couriers, assigning routes and ensuring adherence to schedules.
- Perform daily delivery and pick-up operations, ensuring all items are handled with care and delivered on time.
- Optimize delivery routes for efficiency, considering traffic, weather, and customer requirements.
- Conduct pre-shift vehicle inspections and ensure proper loading, securing, and unloading of cargo.
- Provide on-the-job guidance and training to new or less experienced couriers.
- Resolve delivery issues, customer inquiries, and logistical challenges swiftly and professionally.
- Maintain accurate delivery records, manifests, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and team members regarding delivery status and potential delays.
- Assist with inventory checks and warehouse organization as needed during downtime.
Required Skills
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's license with a clean driving abstract.
- Minimum 3 years of professional courier or delivery driver experience.
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a logistics environment.
- Excellent knowledge of Brampton and surrounding GTA routes.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and decision-making under pressure.
- Ability to lift and carry packages weighing up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Proficiency with GPS devices and navigation applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Customer-service oriented with a professional and friendly demeanor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with courier management software.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in logistics or a related field is a plus.
- Forklift operator certification (asset, not mandatory).
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage with potential for overtime.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits package (after probation).
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.
- Supportive team environment and leadership development programs.
- Company-provided vehicle for deliveries (or mileage reimbursement, depending on policy).
- Employee recognition programs.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
How to Apply
To seize this immediate hire opportunity and become our next Lead Courier, please click on the application link below. We are eager to review your qualifications and welcome you to the career.imfdirectgov team!
