What are the responsibilities and job description for the Package Handler position at FedEx?
Location: Florence, NJ 08518
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4pm
Base Pay: $18.00/hr
General Summary….
The Package Handler is responsible for loading/unloading packages onto or from appropriate trailer by scanning, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling packages up to 100 pounds in weight in a safe and efficient manner. Required to read labels, verify numbers, memorization and carrying out instructions and working rapidly for long periods of time. Most tasks are well defined and require general judgment or interpretation. This position requires a moderate level of supervision.
This position will be responsible for…..
- Responsible for loading/unloading packages onto/off of appropriate trailer by scanning, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling packages up to 100 lbs. in weight in a safe and efficient manner.
- Required to read labels, verify numbers and carry out work instructions while achieving required productivity metrics.
- General housekeeping tasks including sweeping, unpacking, and “detrashing” of vehicles and/or shipments.
- Attend safety meetings as required and notify management immediately of any unsafe working conditions.
- May assist in orientation of new hire package handlers.
- Other duties as assigned.
You might be a great fit if….
- High school diploma or GED, and 0-2 years of related experience.
- May require the ability to use PC and/or RF-based computer systems to perform tasks
- Knowledge of loading/unloading trailers preferred.
- Knowledge of FedEx shipping software including PScan preferred.
- Knowledge of NASCR cafe system (labeling system) preferred.
- Must exhibit promptness and attention to detail
- Contributes to a safe working environment
- Complete assigned tasks in a reasonable amount of time with a high level of accuracy
- May be required to have a Dangerous Goods certification and prepare shipments per Dangerous Goods requirements.
- Required to obtain Load - T-stacking certification
- Required to obtain CAN inspection certification
- Customer service driven.
- Strong team player.
With or without accommodation:
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to read, write and interpret information.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day.
- Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.
- Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to lift/carry items less than 50 pounds.
FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
The FedEx Logistics companies are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Fxl.talentacquisition@fedex.com.
Schedule: Full-time
Salary : $18
