SEASONAL - Package Handler - 1st Shift

DHL eCommerce; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holidays and Floating Holidays

Employee Discount Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

DHL eCommerce in Kentucky (Hebron, CVG) is hiring a Package Handler to efficiently sort mail and parcels. The role emphasizes accurate label placement, adherence to procedures, and meeting sorting targets in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and involves standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a busy, sometimes noisy setting. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Comfort with basic math and accuracy in sorting.

Responsibilities

• Sort and process mail and parcels to designated area requirements.
• Meet or exceed sorting targets and maintain quality standards.
• Inspect labels to ensure correct zip codes and proper placement.
• Operate sorting machinery and handle boxes or bins for conveyors.
• Scan labels and maintain an organized workstation.

Skills

Active listening

Follow instructions

Alphabetical sort

Numerical sort

Basic math

Team collaboration

Procedural discipline

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sorting machinery

Job description

DHL eCommerce

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VET

Location: Kentucky, Hebron (CVG)

Job Brief

At DHL, our people are our greatest asset! Everyone’s contribution drives us to be the world's #1 logistics company. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive environment for all!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Package Handler will efficiently process and sort mail and parcels, ensuring that all labels are accurately printed and correctly placed. They will also adhere to all processing and sorting procedures to maintain quality and accuracy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sort and process all incoming mail and parcels, aligning with designated area requirements and maintaining our high-quality standards.
• Ensure sorting and processing targets are met or exceeded consistently.
• Inspect each piece of mail to ensure the labels are affixed correctly and the zip code on the label matches the address zip code.
• Operating sorting machinery which may include loading cardboard boxes (Gaylords) and/or bins and rapidly placing mail/parcels onto conveyors.
• Scan labels and maintain workstation.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area
• Flexibility to adapt to different operational areas as needed to support the business.
• Essential duties are not necessarily exhaustive and may be supplemented or otherwise revised by DHL at its sole discretion.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School or equivalent training and/or related experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Listen actively and execute verbal instructions effectively.
• Ability to sort alphabetically and numerically.
• Understand standardized math processes, e.g., count, addition, and subtraction.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and maintain a consistent performance over extended periods.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Excel in a role that involves well-outlined procedures and clear instructions.
• Build strong working relationships by regularly engaging with team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walk, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. (additional weight may be required with assistance)
• Reach overhead, squat, bend or kneel most of the work shift.
• Transport mail utilizing pallet jack.
• This is a warehouse environment where frequently this position will be exposed to cold, hot, and changing temperatures; will constantly experience noise at medium level not damaging or loud enough to require protective equipment; will frequently be exposed to dust, dirt, and changes in lighting.

As a leading logistics company in one of the fastest growing industries, at DHL eCommerce, we offer our employees, and their dependents benefits and incentives to make them successful at work and home.

• Competitive Pay
• Retirement Savings - 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Well-being programs
• FSA/HSA availability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Pay Rate: $20.50/hourly

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - VETERANS / DISABILITY

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.