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FedEx is one of the biggest courier companies on the globe. The company is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. In this page, we will be taking a look at Warehouse jobs offered by FedEx.
History:
FedEx was officially incorporated on 2nd October of 1997, although its history dates back to 1973. In its early years, it was known as ‘Fedex Express’, which was used as the company name till the new millennium. After 2000, the company was renamed ‘FedEx’. The 90s were the years of a multitude of acquisitions of various companies for FedEx, some of the names being Tower Group International, WorldTarriff, Kinko’s Inc, etc.
Jobs:
At FedEx distribution centers, you have several choices as far as jobs are concerned, including but not limited to Material Handler, Dockworker. Distribution center jobs require you to lift materials or goods weighing up to a 100 lbs. You will be given the appropriate equipments required for the job such as forklift, pallet jack and hand truck, pallets, ropes, straps, etc. You will be required to ensure proper palletization, loading and storage of shipments, both inbound as well as outbound. For jobs such as that of Material Handler, you will be required to use a PC or RF-based systems to perform tasks. For weights over 50 lbs, assistance will be provided for lifting duties. For jobs such as Dockworker, prior warehouse experience is preferred though not necessary. You must be at least 18 years old in order to work at FedEx distribution centers. The working hours might vary according to operational needs. For working as a material handler, you will require a High School diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience in the related field. Material Handling also requires you to have a forklift certification.
The benefits offered by FedEx include Dental, Medical and Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, LifeCare, Tuition Assistance Program, Disability (long term as well as short term) and many other voluntary benefits. For a complete list of benefits click here: http://www.billbonk.com/educate/educatepdfs/exn_summary.2013.v0912.pdf
Online Job Application:
To apply online for FedEx jobs, you will need to create a login. You can do this by going to
https://jobs-fedexservices.icims.com/jobs/18425/candidate?from=login&hashed=0
Now, for searching for your desired position from the job directory, go to http://fedex.hodesiq.com/careers/job_search.aspx?Locale=en&User_ID=
You can search for jobs by selecting a particular job category and company. As an example, you can select supply chain jobs in the United States by selecting the country and then selecting ‘FedEx supplychain’ from the dropdown list titled ‘Company’. Once done, click on ‘Match my Description’. This will take you to the page where the results of the search will be displayed. To apply for a specific position, click on the position title, which will take you to the description page for that particular position and also list its requirements. At the top right corner, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to apply.
Interview:
You might be asked questions about why you wish to work for the company. You might also be asked questions to gauge your multitasking skills like, ‘Explain a time when you had to multitask’. The employers might want to know your reasons for getting the job by asking a question like ‘What do you want from this job?’ Even though it is a part of distribution center jobs, you might be asked whether you can lift heavy weights and perform your job mostly just standing, walking and bending.
Salary:
The salary for a Material Handler is $14.09/hr, which is the average hourly salary. The highest reported salary is $15/hr and the lowest is $13/hr. The average hourly salary of a dock worker is $12/hr.
Company Standing:
The employee satisfaction for FedEx is very good. Most of the employees working for FedEx are satisfied with their jobs and 89% approve of the C.E.O Fred Smith.