Anyone here work for Fedex? What do package handlers earn?

[Arkitech]

I've been looking for work for more than a month now with very little response from employers. So now I'm thinking maybe I should try for Fedex or UPS. Maybe I can move up once I get my foot in the door.

Is it difficult to get into those jobs? I know in the past I've heard it was'nt hard to get hired on there but with the job market these days I wonder if things have changed.

What's entry level pay for those kind of jobs?

 

[sonambulo]

Approx $8-$10 an hour. UPS pays better than FedEX IIRC.

 

[Gillbot]

Approx $8-$10 an hour. UPS pays better than FedEX IIRC.

Entry level isn't so good, but many people I know got in and have stayed there. They make quite a decent wage now after only a few years.

 

[Loop2kil]

Depends on which branch of Fedex you work for....Fedex Freight which is the LTL division tops out at about $21/hr for forklift drivers. Good opportunities to move up if you are motivated...if you have a degree you could start out as a supervisor which should start out at around $45k/ yr.

 

[Balt]

You may have to start out as a seasonal in some places. Fortunately I believe it's about to get to the point of the year when they hire seasonal workers.

 

[sonambulo]

Entry level isn't so good, but many people I know got in and have stayed there. They make quite a decent wage now after only a few years.

Yeap. UPS Drivers make over $20/hr. (plus ridiculous benefits) with the newest contract plus they usually get as much overtime as they want in busy metro areas.

You may have to start out as a seasonal in some places. Fortunately I believe it's about to get to the point of the year when they hire seasonal workers.

Yes, now would be a good time to 'get your name in' at a lot of these places as a thrower. They are usually full by the end of October.

 

[bruceb]

UPS tends to put on people part time, during the Christmas rush. Entry pay is not very high and if you do get a delivery driver job, they have to work until the truck is all empty (esp if a residential run). But if you do get to be permanent, then there are some good benefits to be had.

 

[fatpat268]

You can try getting your foot in the door at a grocery distribution center like walmart or whatever you local grocery store is. Pay typically starts at ~$15 an hour and it's full time with the chance of overtime.

UPS/Fedex package handlers typically work 4-5 hours a day for ~$9 an hour... you're lucky to pull $200 a week after taxes. I know because a buddy of mine used to work for UPS as a package handler and it wasn't a great job. It's good if you can't find anything else though.