Package Handler Job Description
Package handler
provides prompt loading and unloading service to 3rd party hauling companies that are presented for a live unload.
Package Handler Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective package handler job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included package handler job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Responsible for loading/unloading packages onto/off of appropriate trailer by scanning, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling packages up to 100 lbs
Required to read labels, verify numbers and carry out work instructions while achieving required productivity metrics
May assist in orientation of new hire package handlers
Pallet Building
Must be Comfortable with Standing/Walking Long Periods
Handling FedEx Express and Ground Packages
Matching paperwork up with HAZ packages and placing them on pallets
Building pallets and shrink wrapping them for transport
Loading and unloading packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets and conveyor system carts
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling packages on a continuous and repetitive basis
Package Handler Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Package Handler
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the package handler job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, English, Education, Associates, Faculty, Graduate, Technical, Manufacturing
Skills for Package Handler
Desired skills for package handler include:
Loading/unloading trailers
NASCR cafe system
Small package and conveyor systems
Continuous improvement methodologies and the ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Excel
Machines and tools
Computers and data entry
Many consumer products
Postal rules and regulations
Computers beneficial
Desired experience for package handler includes:
Required to obtain CAN inspection certification
Knowledge of FedEx shipping software including PScan preferred
Select package off feed conveyor and scan package using specific scanning guidelines to ensure an efficient scanning speed
Measure package to determine if any additional postage necessary
Ensure scan corresponds with mail class being processed
Identify any opened, empty or damaged packages and advise supervisor
Package Handler Examples
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Package Handler Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a package handler. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for package handler
- Sort packages
- Packing customer orders, and labeling packages so that products may be shipped
- Accept and receive all incoming packages deliver to necessary location
- Keep accurate records of received packages outgoing for internal and external guests
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- Loading/Unloading inventory in a warehouse setting
- Applying shipping labels and sorting merchandise for shipment
- Order picking merchandise from warehouse shelves
- Packaging products and merchandise for delivery
- Processing all incoming packages and maintaining daily log
Qualifications for package handler
- Scan at or above minimum standards
- Must have good attendance and job tenure
- Ability to pass pre-screenings
- Flexible schedule with ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
- Must be dependable and have a strong attendance record
- Must have reliable transportation and good attendance
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Package Handler Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of package handler. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for package handler
- Confirm orders and package items correctly
- Use RF scanners to pick correct items
- Finish all shipouts daily to help me customer expecations
- Load and unload packages carefully
- Offload packages and sort to appropriate zip codes
- Quality check packages and ensure there is no damage
- Practice safe lifting practices
- Load packages safely to be shipped out
- Stacking and organizing pallets to be loaded onto trucks
- Will be working around conveyor system
Qualifications for package handler
- Some picking duties may be assigned
- Willing to submit to drug screen
- Able to work on packing lines up to 8 hours a day
- Push, pull, lift, tug up to 50 lbs
- If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to me ASAP> This position is starting the as soon as possible
- Follow work order ticket for accurate shipment
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a package handler. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for package handler
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- Term Disability
- Understanding and following set processes to complete tasks efficiently
- Repackaging product into boxes, and sealing them
- Using RF scan guns to accurately scan and label boxes
- Pulling orders using labels and RF scanners
- Meeting performance standards (Production Expectations)
- Accurately execute loading/unloading to or from truck trailers
- Scan and sort packages
- Using RFP scanner
Qualifications for package handler
- Able to work closely with a team for overall company goals
- Must be able to pass background screening and drug screen
- Standing/moving for a minimum of 8 hrs per shift
- Product Handling
- Hand pick orders
- Candidates are to use RF scanners to receive new packages
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of package handler. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for package handler
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructionsMore Information
- Receive packages delivered by couriers throughout the day
- Match packages to purchase orders
- Scan incoming packages and enter data into computer
- Use large print system to print out labels for packaging and promotional retail items
- Use computer systems to manage, delete and select print jobs
- Box and label packaging with printed out labels
- Lift and store boxes weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ensure pallets of product are built safely and efficiently in a manner that minimizes product damage in transportation and maximizes trailer space
- Safely operate equipment necessary to perform job duties
Qualifications for package handler
- Familiarity with hand scanners and basic computer data entry
- Minimum 1 year materials management experience
- Able to walk extensively throughout working day
- Data Entry (1 year of experience is required)
- Stock Handling
- RF Scanning
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a package handler. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for package handler
- Maintain knowledge of all quality standards/specifications and requirements for all products
- Inform operations management of daily quality issues using reports other forms of necessary communication
- Maintain the integrity of the cold chain on loads that have temperature requirements
- May work in and have exposure to cold temperatures
- As a UPS Package Handler, you will assist in moving packages, weighing up to 150 lbs, for shipment
- Working at elevated heights in a loud, dusty environment, you will continuously lift, load, unload and move packages at rapid pace
- You will spend your shift on your feet - walking quickly and standing
- You will use scanning and moving equipment while following directions and processes to complete your tasks safely and efficiently
- Speed and accuracy must meet or exceed company performance requirements
- Ability to stand during your entire shift
Qualifications for package handler
- Select package off feed conveyor and scan package using specific scanning guidelines
- Able to work some overtime
- Steel toe mandatory
- Previous experience with operating a pallet jack, forklift, and Vocollect
- Package handling up to 150 lbs
- Loading and unloading on pace