Package Handler

Federal Express Corporation Canada; Prince George; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is hiring a Package Handler at its Prince George, British Columbia facility. This role involves hands-on warehouse work—loading, unloading, and sorting packages—with a morning schedule and shifts typically running three to four hours.

Mon–Sat availability at 6:00 AM start, no education or prior experience required. The job requires lifting 5–50 pounds and good teamwork, with basic tools such as scanners and carts used daily in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No education required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and safety methods.
• Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, pallets and conveyors.
• Sorts packages using labels and charts and operates basic handling tools.
• Trains other PHs on loading, unloading, palletizing and scanning techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Skate wheel rollers

Job description

FedEx is hiring a Package Handler at its Prince George, British Columbia facility. This position involves hands‑on warehouse work — loading, unloading, and sorting packages — with a consistent morning schedule and shifts typically running three to four hours.

Package Handlers (PHs) 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, Switcher, 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.

Specialized Assignments

Package Handler Trainer: Trains other PHs on loading, unloading, palletizing, and scanning techniques. Provides feedback on proper package handling techniques. Reinforces dock safety standards among peer PHs.

Package Handler – Air: Responsible for a multi‑step package inspection process to ensure packages that are Air Restricted are not loaded into an air container. Scans each package in the airlift consolidation area; inspects for Hazardous Materials or ORM‑D designation.

Requirements

• No minimum education required.
• No prior experience 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry between 5 and 50 pounds.
• Must be available Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM start time.

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 5 and 50 pounds.

Pay: $20.00/hr. Shifts typically 3–4 hours. Mon–Sat availability required. 6:00 AM start time.

No prior experience required. Must be able to lift and carry between 5 and 50 lbs. Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a fast‑paced warehouse environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.