Job Description

Job Title: Courier
Job Description

This role delivers critical products and materials within the city and surrounding areas while providing reliable, customer-focused service. The courier safely transports items between designated locations, supports shipping and receiving activities, and ensures accurate documentation and recordkeeping. The position combines driving, material handling, and basic inventory tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled pickups and deliveries within the city and surrounding areas in a safe and timely manner.
• Collect incoming products and materials and deliver outgoing items at designated times and locations.
• Transport products and materials to specified locations, following established routes and instructions.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, including lifting, moving, and staging materials as needed.
• Verify quantities and accuracy of received goods against documentation to ensure correct deliveries.
• Forward related paperwork and delivery documentation to the appropriate department promptly.
• Handle recordkeeping tasks related to shipments, deliveries, and inventory as required.
• Support shipping and receiving functions, including physical inventories and quality control checks.
• Use scanners and related equipment to record materials and track inventory movements.
• Communicate professionally with hospital personnel and other stakeholders to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues.
• Use computers, Microsoft Office, and email systems such as Outlook to manage orders, send updates, and process documentation.
• Operate a box truck or similar vehicle in compliance with traffic laws and company safety procedures.
• Provide courteous customer service during all interactions with internal and external contacts.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures while working on-site and on the road.

Essential Skills

• 4–5 years of experience as a courier.
• 4–5 years of experience working in customer service.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Familiarity with the Charleston area.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with hospital personnel and other stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to handle recordkeeping tasks, including shipping and receiving documentation, physical inventories, and quality control checks.
• Proficiency with computers, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and email systems such as Outlook.
• Experience with inventory and material handling processes.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, and order management.
• Experience operating a box truck.
• Ability to stand on feet for the majority of the shift.
• Physical ability to pick orders, stock shipments, and handle materials safely.
• Ability to use a scanner to record materials and track inventory movements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a courier or in delivery roles, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Customer service experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with invoice processing and basic logistics coordination.
• CDL experience or exposure to commercial driving is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying quantities and processing paperwork.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Comfort working across different shifts, including daytime, evening, and overnight hours.

Why Work Here?

You will join a supportive, team-oriented organization that values reliability, collaboration, and professional growth. The role offers strong benefits, access to a company vehicle for work-related duties, and the opportunity to work overtime for additional earnings. You will have clear pathways for promotion and career advancement, along with a positive team atmosphere where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

The work environment is team-oriented and focused on collaboration between drivers, logistics staff, and on-site personnel. You will split your time between driving routes in the city and surrounding areas and working in a facility that handles shipping, receiving, and inventory. The role involves regular use of computers, Microsoft Office applications, email systems such as Outlook, and handheld scanners for tracking materials. Dress code is office casual with sneakers, balancing professionalism with comfort for a physically active role. Shifts include 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. on Sunday, providing a mix of daytime, evening, and overnight work. The environment requires standing for extended periods, frequent lifting and moving of materials, and adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Casual work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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