Onsite Parcel And Mail Specialist

This team member will have primary responsibilities for sorting and coordinating the inbound/outbound of package and mail activities of the off site or in-center operations. Volume of parcel or mail duties will vary based upon customer requirements. This team member will be receiving, processing, sorting, staging and delivering all inbound and outbound packages and, in some cases, mail, from the venue/center utilizing an electronic last mile tracking system with limited supervision. This team member will regularly interface with customers of all levels inside the venue or organization and need to meet customer requests and contract requirements. The team member must be proficient with a variety of computer systems and have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position. This team member is required to perform many functions within the location, including all functions performed by Center Consultant team members.
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)

• Operate the point of sale terminal (POS) ensuring package handling fees are collected
• Use sound judgment to resolve customer service issues or refunds
• Perform all other duties as needed or requested
• Collate, sort and organize communications and other forms of information provided by customers and the venue
• Provide customer service by determining appropriate shipping methods, packaging services and informing customers of company products, services, routes, and rates
• Provide customer service, including anticipating customer needs, suggesting alternatives and problem solving, and is able to satisfy those needs with a minimum amount of supervision
• Operate and maintain an automatic mail processing machine (mail meter) for outbound mail and ensure the postage meter account is adequately funded; able to initiate the process to request for replenishment of funds when necessary
• Keep and maintain the working premises neat and free from clutter, maximizing safety and efficiency, while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance
• Utilize the package tracking system and or other proprietary software to properly log the receiving and delivery of parcels and mail
• Maintain high levels of customer service
• Follows instructions of supervisors and assists other team members in performing center functions
• Take customer orders, give pricing information, perform consultative selling to customers, and explain the benefits of digital printing technology to customers
• Follows copying protocol (copyright law, confidentiality, and careful handling of original documents)
• Performs administrative duties, including bidding, ordering supplies and inventory control
• May pick-up and deliver customer orders
• May provide leadership on assigned shifts and direct work of other team members
• May assist fellow team members in training and skill development
• Assist in the training of center team members
• May pick-up and deliver customer packages and mail throughout the venue/organization
• Maintain inventory and proper controls of supplies
• Follow all FedEx Office's Standard Operating Procedures including compliance to Safety and Security guidelines
• Employ investigative research for miss-labeled packages
• Maintain log of all incoming and outgoing parcels and mail, sort and prepare parcels and mail for pickup or delivery to the designated mail stops
• Troubleshoot routine equipment problems
• May operate photocopy, binding and other business center equipment
• Utilize pallet jacks and other large package handling equipment (where applicable)
• Perform daily close-out procedures on POS
• Assemble parcels and prepare goods for shipping by wrapping items in insulation, inserting items into shipping containers, weighing packages, and affixing labels to parcels
• Primary responsibility for coordination of all mail and shipping related services and activities, include:
• Perform multiple tasks at the same time
• Set priorities of customer requests

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to pass an OSHA certification for any equipment in center calling for such certification
• High integrity individuals who present professional image through effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to move 75 pounds unassisted
• Ability to accurately translate and record information into electronic tracking system with 100% accuracy
• Ability to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
• 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
• High School Diploma or equivalent education required
• Proficiency with computer systems and ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Minimum six months of related experience required (Warehouse and/or Hospitality Experience Preferred)
• Physical stamina to walk up to 10 miles per shift
• Action oriented with skills and aptitude to excel in a customer-focused and results-driven environment
• Excellent team building and collaborative skills; ability to develop strong customer relationships
• Proven strong organization and planning skills

Essential Functions

• Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
• 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
• Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
• Ability to move and lift 75 pounds

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

FedEx Office is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing. America's Military Veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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 [email protected].
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 offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia's fair chance hiring law.
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