Material Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

Federal Express Corporation; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition/educational assistance

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Connecticut is seeking a warehouse team member to operate equipment safely for moving packages and pallets. You will assist in pallet buildup and breakdown and act as liaison with the ULD repair vendor as required.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, walk and stand for long periods, climb stairs or ladders if needed, and have a valid driver’s license. Drug screen and background check are required; shift details apply.

Qualifications

• Capable of lifting 50 lbs from ground to chest level.
• Able to walk, stand, bend and squat for designated hours.
• Able to maneuver heavy packages using equipment and assistance as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient operation of equipment used for moving packages and freight.
• Assist in buildup and breakdown of pallets containing heavyweight freight.
• Serve as liaison between the company and ULD repair vendor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting heavy loads

Manual handling

Communication in noise

Attention to safety

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

$19.68 - $27.21 Per hour

Pay Transparency

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire.

Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage and participate in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) on their date of hire. Part-time employees who have completed 91 days of employment and worked an average of at least 17 hours per week are also eligible for these benefits. Employees may receive up to $5,250 per calendar year in educational assistance for tuition and other approved education expenses after completing 90 continuous days of employment.

Additional Posting Information

Shift 1- (Tuesday- Saturday- from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM). Payrate-$19.68/hr. 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].

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)