Warehouse Package Handler

Company: FedEx
Location: Joliet
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Auto req ID: 257859BR

Job Summary

FedEx Ground is an essential business that needs people to help us support the economy, handling life-saving medications and other items that keep our communities as prepared as possible during these uncertain times.

FedEx Ground will continue to hire for essential positions like this one.

FedEx Ground is hiring part-time and full-time individuals to load and unload packages in our fast-paced warehouse environment. Part-time employees typically work a 2-4-hour shift per day. Full-time employees work approximately two shifts per day of varying lengths. Package Handlers are responsible for warehouse duties including: the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages of varying sizes and weights by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, scanning, placing packages, as well as physical bending, twisting, kneeling and etc. in a safe and efficient manner. Shifts may vary depending on warehouse package volume and business needs.

Package Handlers will receive a competitive hourly rate and are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation, holiday pay, parental leave and tuition assistance after completion of an eligibility period. Flexible schedules are offered at many of our locations and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Individuals who are interested in starting their journey with FedEx Ground must be at least 18 years of age and will be required to watch a virtual job preview before moving forward with the employment application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.

Address: 6833 West 75th Street

City: Bedford Park

State: Illinois

Zip Code: 60638

Domicile Location: P604

Additional Location Information: Earn up to $21.50 /hour

This includes an additional $1 for Full-time Package Handlers AND an extra $2.00/hr weekend differential pay for all hours worked between 10pm Friday and 10am Monday, effective 11/13/2020-12/28/2020 AND an extra $2.00/hr for AM shifts worked 11/22/2020-12/26/2020

Currently hiring for:

Morning Sort 10am-1pm

Afternoon Sort 2pm-5pm

Evening Sort 6pm-10:30pm

Overnight Sort 10:30pm-3:00am

Early Morning Sort 3:30am-8:30am

We operate 7 days per week. Please be prepared to be scheduled any day of the week, during the sort that you will select during your interview. You will work 5 days per week including at least one weekend day.

Weekends only available by request.

*start and end times may vary based on daily volume*

EEO Statement

FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce

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