Material Handler (Warehouse like)

FedEx; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Educational assistance

Job summary

FedEx in Vermont is hiring a warehouse associate to safely operate equipment for moving packages and heavy freight, including dangerous goods. You will assist in building and breaking down pallets and act as a liaison with ULD repair vendors as needed.

This full-time role requires lifting 50 lbs, standing/walking for long hours, climbing stairs, and completing all required training in a busy, noisy environment.

Qualifications

• Able to lift 50 lbs from ground to chest level and move heavier packages with assistance or equipment.
• 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 operate in enclosed spaces and stack packages overhead when required.
• Able to work in all weather conditions at the work location.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders if required.
• Must successfully complete all basic and recurring training.
• Good communication in a noisy operations environment is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Walk/stand long hours

Bend and squat

Shoulder-height maneuvering

Enclosed spaces navigation

Weather adaptability

Stairs and ladders

Complete training reliably

Clear communication in noisy settings

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

$21.91/hr - $25.97/hr

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.

The employee benefits offered by FedEx are governed by formal plan documents and, in the event of any conflict between this announcement and the applicable plan document, the formal plan document will control. This announcement does not alter any plans or related agreements. FedEx reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its employee benefit plans, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason.

Additional Posting Information

Part-Time Early Morning: Tue-Sat, 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM & Evening: Mon-Fri, 3 & 4:00 PM - 9 & 10:00PM. Base Pay: $21.91/hour. Requirements: Valid driver‘s license and successful drug test.

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

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