Package Handler FT - DG Air-1

Responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner. Package Handlers may be assigned to or rotate through various areas and positions such as Loader, Unloader, Palletizer, Scan Weigh and Key (SWAK), Quality Assurance (QA), Facer, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilizes “hand-to-surface” methods for all package handling.

• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor system carts and load gratings.

• Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shift of 3-5 hours, with potential of working one or more shifts each day.

• Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information, and sorts packages accordingly. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• None

Minimum Experience

• No experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must satisfactorily complete and maintain all company and government-regulated training, including STA clearance. Yearly training recertification is required.

• Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.

• Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.

• Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.

• Ability to communicate both timely and effectively. Proficiency in English, both verbal and written required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

• PHs operating switching equipment must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.

Job Conditions

• Will need to work in hot and cold temperatures.

• Will need to work in an environment with loud noise.

• Should be able to lift and carry between 10 and 50 pounds.

• Travel should not be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: $21.50 - $22.00 per hour

Additional Details: Schedules: PM1 Sunday-Thursday (approx. 10am-7pm) and PM2 Tuesday-Saturday (approx. 10am-7pm)

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations.  If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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California Fair Chance: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. 

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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