FedEx Package Handler applicant here, have some questions.

[Waymond]

Hello all,

I have recently applied for the package handler position and had my interview. I was told that they were going to send out the background check towards the tail end of last week when I had my interview. How long does this usually take for them to get back to me? I was told I'd receive a phone call when they get the background check results in. The hiring process seems very odd to me, they did not even mention a drug test, is there one? The job search has been rough for me, and I'm hoping for good news on this one.

Thanks for any input on this.

 

[l22]

Which Fedex company is it?

 

[Waymond]

Which Fedex company is it?

Fedex Ground!

 

[l22]

Fedex Ground!

Damn.

 

[Harry Manback]

Huh huh... Package handler...

 

[Waymond]

Huh huh... Package handler...
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Guess I set myself up for that one.

 

[Waymond]

Damn.

Any more insight on this comment? lol I'm trying to get some answers

 

[l22]

Any more insight on this comment? lol I'm trying to get some answers

I wouldn't do it if I were you haha.

 

[Waymond]

I wouldn't do it if I were you haha.

Do you have any reasons why? I've got no problem looking elsewhere, I just figured it'd be the most flexible job for a college student.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Do you have any reasons why? I've got no problem looking elsewhere, I just figured it'd be the most flexible job for a college student.

It is the ideal job for a college student.

 

[DRAisawesome]

Decent job for college student but find the express station in your area.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Decent job for college student but find the express station in your area.

Wouldn't he get more hours w/Ground?

 

[DRAisawesome]

Guaranteed 17.5 at express. Also college bonus of 2-3 grand

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Guaranteed 17.5 at express. Also college bonus of 2-3 grand

What does Ground offer in comparison?

 

[AMJ_SLAYER]

I'm a handler for express and you start at $12.6. I also take advantage of the tuition reimbursement and it is 3k max although they may not approve all of your classes possibly making it less. I've never been offered less money than 3k and I took a bunch of classes that don't fit their criteria.

The hiring process takes a while. They didn't call me for about a month, but once I signed the paper to be hired, I finished the training and background tests in about a week.

The job can be difficult, (a lot of heavy lifting, odd hours) but not bad for a college student.
Like someone else said, you're guaranteed 17.5 hours, but expect around 20 and 25 if you work your day off. You're also not allowed to go over 30 hours at express, or you will likely never see over time again.

Also don't try to move too far up the ladder, that's when the job starts to really suck. (Ex: ramp agents, sort leaders, ppu's or courier to name a few). No one I've ever met liked those jobs.

 

[dezguy]

With the tuition reimbursement; Doesn't it work so that if you take courses which are related to FedEx it is given as a non taxable reimbursement and if not it is given as taxable income? That's the way it works here...

 

[Mr. 7]

I'm pretty sure they don't drug test handlers.

 

[AMJ_SLAYER]

I'm pretty sure they don't drug test handlers.

They do. At least where I work (express ramp). I know it's once when you get hired but I'm not sure if there's others after that.

 

[Cactus]

Ground handlers repeatedly get sent home early on the AM side and the contractors get stuck finishing the loading of their vehicles. A pretty shabby deal and certainly not a job you can depend on. I'd be looking elsewhere.

 

[overflowed]

I really would look into the Express handlers in your area. At least you get guaranteed hours and the stuff won't be AS bulky. We have really high turnover at Express for the handler position, you can probably get in quite a bit faster. If you really want to work as a handler then so be it.