Popular positions at FedEx Ground

FedEx Ground values its robust workforce highlighted by unique individuals and promotes diversity, safety and quality in their workplaces. Most warehouse positions offer flexible scheduling that include a 3 or 5 day work week. They are also giving financial bonuses at select distribution centers or warehouses including an extra $2.00 per hour from now until Sept. 12.

FedEx Ground Warehouse Positions

FedEx Ground Package Handler

Working Hours:

• Full-time employees work approximately two shifts per day of varying lengths

• Part-time employees typically work a 2-4-hour shift per day

Wage Rates:

• $16.00/hour base on preload morning shift and midnight shifts

• $15.50/hour for mid-day and early evening shifts

• An extra $1.00/hour for full-time

Responsibilities include:

• Physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages of varying sizes and weights by hand

• 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

• Previous warehouse experience preferred but not required

FedEx Ground Switcher

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard

• May also be 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

  Job Requirements:

• 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
• No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred

FedEx Ground Operations Manager

This is a frontline manager position that supports the FedEx Ground (FXG) Safety Above All Culture and manages specific day-to-day operations and an assigned staff within a station or hub. Responsible for ensuring safe and efficient package sorting through the management of Package Handlers.

The Operations Manager may also manage administrative employees and functions and ensures administrative processes are compliant with FXG policies and procedures and governmental regulations.

Management responsibilities include:

• Hiring, terminations, coaching, training, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity

• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls specific day-to-day operations within the station or hub

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or a related area preferred

Minimum Experience:

• Six (6) months package handler, FedEx Ground field or related experience required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or a related area is accepted in lieu of required experience