What does a Package Handler do?
A package handler is responsible for loading and unloading packages within a warehouse or from delivery vehicles. This position requires the moving, lifting, pushing, pulling, scanning and placing of packages, boxes and other freight goods safely and efficiently following the company's policies and guidelines. Career advancements include supervisory and managerial roles with a potential need for a bachelor's degree being obtained.
Although there is no educational requirement to be a package handler, good oral and written communication skills are a must with a high school diploma preferred. To meet maximum efficiency, the ideal candidate will be self-driven and motivated in providing high performance while adhering to company standards. Due to the nature of the work, there is a physical demand to lift and move heavy weights.
- Load and unload packages from delivery vehicles
- Lift and move heavy weights between destinations
- Carry out work in accordance with company policies and guidelines
- Sort cargo according to instructions provided as required
- Work quickly and efficiently while adhering to safety standards
- Process workload with minimal supervision
- Ensure packages are not damaged throughout the process
- Communicate effectively with relevant personnel to carry out tasks
- Proven experience as a package handler is preferred
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Hardworking and diligent to produce results
- Self-driven and motivated
- Diligent in following instructions clearly
- Able to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
- Physical ability to lift heavy weights of up to 100lbs
- Able to work flexible hours including night shifts as required
- Able to stand and walk around for long hours at a time
Package Handler Salaries
Average Base Pay
Package Handler Insights
Graphic Packaging International“Good pay good job really recommend it especially if you have no kids and want to dedicate yourself to working”
FedEx Ground“FedEx was not prepared and didn't do much to address safety issues that were present every single day.”
UPS“Job is fun; Helps make you stronger; employees are great to work with.”
FedEx Ground“During peak season the work schedule is intense but the bonuses and overtime make for really good checks.”
Sainsbury’s“Well to the best of my knowledge the company is well organized and the pay is fair...”
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance“One of the best work cultures ever seen in my career: Good incentives and bonuses.”
UPS“It was good pay for someone in college and it was nice to get the work out of the way in the morning.”
UPS