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Sort Observation for Parcel Assistant Positions - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | 1 Beeman Road Northborough, Massachusetts |
About this job
Shift is for Monday through Thursday from 1:00 PM up to 18:30 PM. and on Friday from 11:00 AM up to 21:30 PM-Please do not wear Sandals for Sort Observation.
Job Summary
FedEx Ground specializes in cost-effective small package shipping, offering dependable business-to-business delivery and convenient residential service. Our network safely and efficiently moves millions of packages each day utilizing some of the best technology in the industry. FedEx Ground Package Handlers load and unload sorted packages in a fast-paced environment and ensure that FedEx Ground continues to deliver packages to its customers on time and with care. FedEx Ground facilities typically have multiple sorts operating daily in each location. During the sort, Package Handlers are responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner. Package Handlers may be assigned to or rotate through various areas and positions such as Loader, Unloader and Quality Assurance.
Individuals who are interested in being considered for a Package Handler position are required to attend a sort observation before completing an employment application.
If you are already on that site, click the Attend a Sort Observation button below and register for the sort observation you selected.
During the sort observation, you will see an actual sort in operation and obtain a realistic preview of the Package Handler job. To attend a Sort Observation at one of our facilities acceptable footwear is required. The most appropriate footwear is any flat bottomed shoe or boot that covers the entire foot. Some examples would include closed toe shoes such as tennis shoes/sneakers or boots.
• The primary responsibility of the Parcel Assistant is to move packages throughout the facility. Incumbent will be required to safely perform assigned tasks while meeting predetermined standards. In this flexible position, the incumbent will rotate into several areas to perform tasks including loading, unloading, palletizing, scanning, quality assurance assessment, moving items with a forklift and operating a switcher as assigned by Dock Manager or Lead Parcel Sorter.
Essential Functions:
• Unload and load trucks by hand
• Scan parcels
• Induct parcels onto sorter by size
• Lift, push, and stack parcels
• Wrap, label, and move skids
• Process packages and create mailing containers
• Sort packages to correct location according to label, load chart or scanner
• Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
• At least 18 years of age
• Effective communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push and pull packages up to 70 pounds in weight
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consecutively
• Ability to read labels and charts
• Ability to verify and distinguish numbers
• Ability to memorize and carry out instructions
• Ability to work rapidly for long periods of time
• Ability to scan labels using a handheld device
• Ability to apply plastic wrap around palletized packages from floor level up to 77 inches
• Ability to apply new learning
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Basic tools and equipment used to perform tasks:
• Pallet
• Scanner
• Computer
• Hand Wrapper
• Label
• Postal Flag
• Pallet Jack
• Load Chart
Minimum Education:
• None required
Required Skills
• None required
Job Summary
FedEx Ground specializes in cost-effective small package shipping, offering dependable business-to-business delivery and convenient residential service. Our network safely and efficiently moves millions of packages each day utilizing some of the best technology in the industry. FedEx Ground Package Handlers load and unload sorted packages in a fast-paced environment and ensure that FedEx Ground continues to deliver packages to its customers on time and with care. FedEx Ground facilities typically have multiple sorts operating daily in each location. During the sort, Package Handlers are responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner. Package Handlers may be assigned to or rotate through various areas and positions such as Loader, Unloader and Quality Assurance.
Individuals who are interested in being considered for a Package Handler position are required to attend a sort observation before completing an employment application.
If you are already on that site, click the Attend a Sort Observation button below and register for the sort observation you selected.
During the sort observation, you will see an actual sort in operation and obtain a realistic preview of the Package Handler job. To attend a Sort Observation at one of our facilities acceptable footwear is required. The most appropriate footwear is any flat bottomed shoe or boot that covers the entire foot. Some examples would include closed toe shoes such as tennis shoes/sneakers or boots.
• The primary responsibility of the Parcel Assistant is to move packages throughout the facility. Incumbent will be required to safely perform assigned tasks while meeting predetermined standards. In this flexible position, the incumbent will rotate into several areas to perform tasks including loading, unloading, palletizing, scanning, quality assurance assessment, moving items with a forklift and operating a switcher as assigned by Dock Manager or Lead Parcel Sorter.
Essential Functions:
• Unload and load trucks by hand
• Scan parcels
• Induct parcels onto sorter by size
• Lift, push, and stack parcels
• Wrap, label, and move skids
• Process packages and create mailing containers
• Sort packages to correct location according to label, load chart or scanner
• Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
• At least 18 years of age
• Effective communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push and pull packages up to 70 pounds in weight
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consecutively
• Ability to read labels and charts
• Ability to verify and distinguish numbers
• Ability to memorize and carry out instructions
• Ability to work rapidly for long periods of time
• Ability to scan labels using a handheld device
• Ability to apply plastic wrap around palletized packages from floor level up to 77 inches
• Ability to apply new learning
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Basic tools and equipment used to perform tasks:
• Pallet
• Scanner
• Computer
• Hand Wrapper
• Label
• Postal Flag
• Pallet Jack
• Load Chart
Minimum Education:
• None required
Required Skills
• None required