Package Handler / Non-Driver

Job Description

As a Package Handler at FedEx Canada in Kelowna, BC, you will be responsible for loading and unloading freight, scanning packages, and sorting freight within the facility. The position requires physical strength to handle packages safely, including lifting up to 70 lbs manually and maneuvering items up to 150 lbs using appropriate equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Familiarity with FedEx Canada operations and Canadian customs regulations is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Successful completion of all foundational and recurring training programs is mandatory
• Proficiency in operating Windows-based PC environments
• For residents of Quebec: bilingualism in French and English is required

Working Hours and Pay

Shifts are scheduled as follows: Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 AM to 8:30 AM; Wednesday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 8:30 AM; and Saturday from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM, with either Wednesday or Tuesday off. The hourly wage rate is $21.

Additional Information

This job description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Compliance with mandatory testing, training, and maintaining annual accreditations is required. Flexibility to work variable shifts based on operational demands is expected.

Applicants who drive as a central part of their role must possess a valid driver's license with a clean record (maximum two violations or accidents in the last 24 months), and will undergo comprehensive assessments including driving abstract review and competency interviews.

Inclusion and Equity

FedEx values a workplace that is inclusive and representative of diverse communities. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Accommodation needs during recruitment will be supported upon request.