What are the responsibilities and job description for the HQF-Mail Courier position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
Our mission is simple: We care for and maintain headquarters facilities and support resiliency and events to create a place where the Spirit may reside and the work of salvation and exaltation can be accomplished We do this by caring for our employees and looking after our buildings in the best way possible.
The purpose of the Mail Operations Center is to screen, deliver, and/or ship materials between Church Headquarters and the worldwide Church membership. This Mail Courier position involves a wide variety of distribution and delivery tasks requiring the ability to learn detailed postal (international and domestic) procedures and complete assignments independent of direct supervision.
Why Working At The Church Is For You
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Our mission is simple: We care for and maintain headquarters facilities and support resiliency and events to create a place where the Spirit may reside and the work of salvation and exaltation can be accomplished We do this by caring for our employees and looking after our buildings in the best way possible.
The purpose of the Mail Operations Center is to screen, deliver, and/or ship materials between Church Headquarters and the worldwide Church membership. This Mail Courier position involves a wide variety of distribution and delivery tasks requiring the ability to learn detailed postal (international and domestic) procedures and complete assignments independent of direct supervision.
Why Working At The Church Is For You
- You’ll work in a wholesome environment.
- There are opportunities to expand your professional network within Church employment and you’ll have access to a variety of resources crafted for your professional development.
- Access to Fitness Facilities (Church Office Building)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Career Development Courses
- Promotional Opportunities
- Professional Networking
- Employee Discounts
- Compensation:
- Monday - Friday Swing Shift - 7:00am-4:00-4:45pm (end time may vary depending on deliveries)
- Location - Mail Operations Center and Headquarters Facilities Salt Lake City, Utah
- This is a Full-time position with medical benefits and paid time off.
- Please Note: This position does not qualify for students required to work on the Ensign College Campus.**
- Provides delivery services using a cargo van or large capacity truck as needed.
- Resolves mail distribution and/or delivery problems.
- May process specialized mailing functions (i.e. USPS, UPS, DHL, Fed EX, etc.) as assigned. Responsible for ensuring accuracy, identifying the least expensive shipping options, considering department needs, creating manifests, operating computer systems, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and identifying and intercepting contraband.
- May operate standard postal equipment.
- May prepare, process and sort specialized mailings
- May provide screening of incoming mail to ensure the safety of others.
- Maintains postal equipment.
- Provides customer service as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience (mission may count as work experience)
- Detailed knowledge of shipping or postal procedures and functions preferred
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Attention to detail experience preferred
- Must have basic math skills, the ability to read and sort quickly and accurately, and proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and data entry functions)
- Must pass all required safety and equipment certifications and pieces of training as well as a scheme examination within 3 months of hire.
- Must be able to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone without constant supervision.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, push, and pull for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to independently lift and position objects weighing as much as 50 pounds. Must be able to team lift and position objects weighing as much as 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.