Its hard work, if you can handle it. - Part Time Package Handler FedEx Employee Review

4.0
Jan 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

*Ok pay (it should be more for they type of work in my opinion) *They hire from the inside so if you want to move up the ranks it is very possible. Most of the people working here in the manager positions started out as package handlers. It doesnt take too long either. *Benefits of all kinds. *You can change your position if you dont like it or would like to try something else.

Cons

*No lunch break or breaks. You can get water and use the restroom but thats about it. (For a job that is labor intensive and burning through a lot of calories as this one you would imagine a break to be mandatory, but sadly it isnt) *Your expected to check your schedule every day multiple times a day because they change them on you without notice sometimes only a few hours before your shift. Throughout the week your scheduled time can change multiple times too. This is stressful. *Your not allowed to bring in anything metal so no redbuls or energy drinks but they do allow you to purchase them from the store inside and of course its at a higher cost. This includes your cell phone. *Security is ridiculous, think airport rediculous and thats just to get in the building. On your way out of the building they will randomly choose people who have to get the security to check for any metal again with a wand. (People steal phones) still ridiculous. Feels like I work at a prison.

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5.0
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Pros

Advancement opportunity is very much plentiful

Cons

Long work hours are expected

4.0
Apr 8, 2026
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Pros

Job overall is fairly straight forward and not that difficult to understand. It’s also a way to get exercise. You load packages to and from trailers and belts and stay at your station u til the shipment is complete. During the busier seasons we would get a raise too which is nice. But that’s is likely to keep staff around. There are opportunities to work multiple shifts to get the full time hours and even some overtime. Before the work starts we do stretches and safety briefs and announcements. There are opportunities to grow and move up the chain and they announce these. There are light parties/activities too sometimes with snacks such as those bag tacos to help boost morale after a shift.

Cons

Late night and early morning hours can may take adjusting to. The job is fast paced and you need to pay attention to your specific packages. It’s looked down upon if you miss some and they move down the belt. You will load/offload at least two or three trailers so you have to stay on top of it and not get backed up. Be prepared to work more hours and work larger loads during holiday seasons. Don’t be surprised if other workers don’t come in and you may have to take on some of their load, but hopefully the line belt manager can help. The belt line managers may be impatient and some truck drivers may have specific layouts for the packages in accordance to their delivery routes.

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