Package Handling Trainer: Safety & Skills Lead

FedEx; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

FedEx Ground in Chicago seeks a skilled trainer to lead onboarding for Package Handlers, teaching unloading, loading, palletizing, and safety procedures. The role involves coaching peers, ensuring accurate handling, and supporting operational efficiency on the dock.

The trainer will update supervisors on sort conditions, assist with new procedures, and manage routine loading tasks while reinforcing safety practices across shifts.

Qualifications

• No education required.
• Six months experience as a PH with FedEx Ground preferred.
• Ability to train multiple peers simultaneously.
• Good communication and safety-conscious behavior.
• Ability to discern numbers to sort packages.
• Valid driver’s license and DOT file for switching equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train new PHs in unloading, loading, palletizing, carrying, smalls handling, SWAK, and non-conveyable package handling techniques.
• Provide coaching to peers on unloading, carrying, loading, and handling techniques as directed.
• Reinforce dock safety standards among PHs and ensure compliance.
• Update managers on sort conditions to guide efficiency decisions.
• Assist in implementing new package handling procedures and techniques.
• Load/unload, palletize, and move packages while training others.
• Use hand-to-surface methods for all package handling and safe lifting.

Skills

Train others

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Numbers comprehension

Scanner operation

DOT license

Tools

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes and unloading devices

Skate wheel rollers

Conveyor system carts

Job description

FedEx Ground in Chicago seeks a skilled trainer to lead onboarding for Package Handlers, teaching unloading, loading, palletizing, and safety procedures. The role involves coaching peers, ensuring accurate handling, and supporting operational efficiency on the dock.

The trainer will update supervisors on sort conditions, assist with new procedures, and manage routine loading tasks while reinforcing safety practices across shifts.