Job Opportunity

PART-TIME PACKAGE HANDLER

FED EX GROUND

  Available Shifts:         Tuesday – Saturday                

                4:00am – 8:00am

                                    Monday – Friday                    

                5:00pm – 9:00pm

Company Information:

FedEx Ground launched in 1985 to a market ready to receive a better alternative to small package delivery. Today, this market continues to thrive as thousands upon thousands of FedEx Ground customers look to us to deliver on-time quality service in the industry. That means continual – and exceptional - opportunities for individuals with expertise in everything from information technology and engineering to finance and administrative.

FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/D/V), committed to a diverse workforce.

Job Summary:

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 (PHs) may be assigned to or rotate through various areas and positions such as Loader, Unloader, Scan Weigh and Key (SWAK), Quality Assurance (QA), Facer, Switcher, etc.

Compensation and Benefits:

·         $8.71-9.21 starting wage

·         Three pay increases within the first six months of employment

·         Tuition assistance

·         Career advancement opportunity

·         Weekly paycheck/direct deposit

·         ConSern Education Loan program

Essential Functions:

·      Utilizes "hand-to-surface" methods for all package handling

·      Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, conveyor system carts and load gratings

·      Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours

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

·      Counts, weighs and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet

Required Skills, Abilities and/or Licensure

·         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

·         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

Minimum Experience:

·       No experience required

·       Must be 18 years of age

·       Must not be enrolled in high school

·       Must be able to pass a criminal background check

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  Application Process:

All interested candidates must attend a Sort Observation at the Dubuque Co-Location prior to applying. Please visit www.watchasort.com to register to attend an upcoming sort observation.

1590 Innovation Drive

    Dubuque, Iowa 52002