Part-time Package Handler-Sortation at Fedex Express
Your Next Step in West Orange
Fast Facts
- Earn extra cash with a stable local employer.
- Pay Rate: $16-$20/Hour (approx. $19.2k/Year)
- Hiring: FedEx Express
- Status: New Part-Time listing (Interviews this week).
- Part-Time Opportunity in West Orange: Part-time Package Handler - Sortation
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- Experience: No experience required (Training provided).
- Based in: West Orange, NJ
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible West Orange environment.
- This West Orange-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our FedEx Express team in West Orange, NJ is growing.
- Benefit from working in West Orange, a key hub for the Warehousing And Logistics industry.
Drive the Speed of Global Shipping
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express invented express distribution and is the industry's global leader, providing rapid, reliable, time-definite delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. The Part-Time Package Handler - Sortation is the core muscle of our airport and regional sorting facilities, ensuring every overnight box makes it onto the right plane or truck. When you embark on an entry-level career in logistics jobs with FedEx Express, you are joining an energetic, highly coordinated team focused on absolute precision.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking physically strong, energetic, and highly reliable individuals to join our time-sensitive sorting team. As a Part-Time Package Handler, you will physically load and unload freight, sort packages via conveyor belts, and scan barcodes. You will serve as the operational engine, delivering the signature reliability that sets FedEx apart in the express shipping industry. This is an extremely physical role where you will work hard, sweat, and stay fit while earning a solid paycheck.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Freight Unloading: Work rapidly to unload incoming trailers and aircraft containers, placing packages of all sizes safely onto the primary sorting conveyor belt.
- High-Speed Sorting: Read package labels quickly and route boxes to their correct outbound chutes or geographic zones to meet strict dispatch deadlines.
- Container Loading: Safely and tightly stack boxes into specialized Unit Load Devices (ULDs) for aircraft transport, maximizing space and securing the load.
- Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean workspace, immediately resolving any conveyor jams safely, and utilizing proper lifting mechanics to avoid injury.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your hard work and physical endurance are met with excellent rewards:
- Salary: Competitive starting pay of $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on shift and location.
- Tuition Assistance: Access to generous educational assistance programs to help you pursue higher education while working part-time.
- Career Growth: High internal promotion rates to operations admin, courier, and management roles.
- Travel Discounts: Access to reduced-rate travel benefits on participating airlines after a waiting period.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- Must be able to pass a rigorous background check (often including TSA clearance for airport ramps) and a drug screening.
- No prior warehousing or logistics experience is required—we provide complete safety and operational training.
- Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (and maneuver up to 75 pounds) throughout the shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Package Handler position pay at FedEx Express?
This role offers a pay range of $16 - $20. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within West Orange.
Where is this Package Handler job located?
This position is based in West Orange, NJ. Check the job details for the exact work location and nearest site within West Orange.
Can I work this part-time Package Handler job around another job or schedule?
Yes. This is a part-time role — typically around 15 to 30 hours per week — and FedEx Express offers flexible scheduling with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Many people work it as a second job or to earn extra income around a full-time job, school, or family. Share your availability when you apply.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Package Handler job?
No prior experience is required. FedEx Express provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts usually run from late evening into the early morning — for example around 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM — though exact hours vary by employer and location in West Orange. Night shifts often add shift-differential pay on top of the base hourly rate.
How many hours per week is this part-time Package Handler role?
Part-time roles at FedEx Express typically run about 15 to 30 hours per week, usually in 4- to 6-hour shifts you can often pick around your availability. Exact hours depend on the location's needs and the days and times you can work.
