Material Handler - Full Time (Warehouse like)

FedEx Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Group in Allentown is hiring for a role focused on safe and efficient operation of equipment used to move packages and documents, including pallets of heavyweight freight. Duties include assisting in buildup and breakdown of pallets containing heavyweight freight and serving as liaison with the ULD repair vendor as required.

This is a non-covered safety sensitive position with drug screening and a valid driver's license needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs from ground to chest level and maneuver heavy packages with equipment or assistance.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and squat for designated work hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a noisy operations environment.
• Must successfully complete all basic and currency training.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and efficient operation of equipment used for the movement of packages/documents/heavyweight, dangerous goods and ULDs.
• Assists in the buildup/breakdown of pallets containing heavyweight freight.
• Serves as liaison between company and ULD repair vendor, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina: stand/walk

Climbing stairs/ladders

Communication in noisy env

Training completion

Job description

Job Duties

Provides safe and efficient operation of equipment used for the movement of packages/documents/heavyweight, dangerous goods and ULDs. Assists in the buildup/breakdown of pallets containing heavyweight freight. Serves as liaison between company and ULD repair vendor, as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

None

Minimum Experience

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance from the ground to chest level and to maneuver packages of any weight above 50 lbs. using appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person. Able to walk and stand for designated work hours. Able to bend and squat for designated work hours. Able to maneuver packages above shoulder level. Ability to maneuver packages in enclosed spaces and stack packages above one’s head if required at location. Able to work in all weather conditions if required at work location. Able to climb stairs and ladders if required at work location. Able to successfully complete all basic and re-currency training. The ability to communicate both timely and effectively, in a noisy operations environment, is required.

Job Conditions

Non-covered safety sensitive position, a drug screen is required. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Since operating motorized conveyances is required in this job, employee must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay Range:

Full time Mid-Day Shift: Mon-Fri 01:00PM-11:00PM, Payrate-$18.79/hr +$4/hr pay premium. Must complete and pass a drug screen and a criminal background check, must have a valid driver’s license

EEO Statement

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)


• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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