Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
FedEx Ground is a leading package delivery company known for its reliable, efficient, and innovative logistics solutions. As a part of the global FedEx Corporation, FedEx Ground specializes in ground package shipping and handling services throughout the United States and Canada. The company prides itself on its commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility while fostering a collaborative work environment for its employees. FedEx Ground operates a network of distribution hubs and delivery stations where package handlers play a vital role in ensuring timely and accurate package processing and delivery. The company is known for offering a dynamic work... Show More
Job Requirements
- No formal education required
- no prior experience required, six months of experience as a package handler with FedEx Ground preferred
- ability to train multiple peers simultaneously
- ability to follow instructions regarding work duties and safety methods
- ability to discern numbers and information for package sorting
- ability to use basic package handling tools and equipment
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- PHs operating switching equipment must have a valid driver's license and maintain a Department of Transportation file
- ability to lift and carry between 10 and 50 pounds
- willingness to work in hot and cold temperature environments
- ability to work in a loud noise environment
- travel is not required
Job Qualifications
- No formal education required
- six months of experience as a package handler preferred
- ability to train multiple peers simultaneously
- ability to understand and follow instructions regarding work duties and safety methods
- ability to discern numbers and information for sorting packages correctly
- ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
- valid driver's license and Department of Transportation file required for PHs operating switching equipment
Job Duties
- Trains new package handlers in effective unloading, loading, palletizing, carrying, smalls handling, SWAK, and non-conveyable package handling techniques
- provides training to other package handlers who need additional instruction on unloading, carrying, loading, palletizing, smalls handling, SWAK, or non-conveyable package handling techniques as determined by management
- provides feedback on proper package handling techniques as needed
- reinforces dock safety standards among peer package handlers
- understands and demonstrates all necessary processes and procedures by example
- updates managers on conditions during sorting operations to facilitate efficiency decisions
- assists in the implementation of new package handling procedures and techniques
- regularly loads, unloads, palletizes, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages while training other package handlers
- utilizes hand-to-surface methods for all package handling
- loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor carts, and load gratings
- lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages continuously and repetitively for approximately 3-5 hours per shift with potential for multiple shifts per day
- determines appropriate conveyor systems by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information to sort packages accordingly
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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