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FedEx Job Application Online

History of FedEx

Founded in 1971, FedEx is growing like a weed on a yearly basis.   Today, they are based out of Memphis, Tennesse, but have many locations, and hubs located across the entire United States.   With close to 300,000 employees, they see numbers of $40 billion+ on a yearly basis!

Federal Express has many subsidiaries.   These subsidiaries include FedEx Express, Ground, Customer Critical, Caliber Logistics, and many more.   FedEx Corp also owns the privately held Kinko’s, known as FedEx Kinkos today.


Hours of Operation:   Mon-Fri: 7:00am-11:00pm; Sat-Sun: 9:00am-9:00pm

Minimum Age to Work Here:   18 years old

Positions Available:   Center Customer Service Coordinator, Dockworker, Shop Technician, Sales Associate, Sales Customer Service Specialist, Center Assistant Manager, Shuttle Driver, Customer Service Agent, Center Specialist, Shipping Representative, Receiving Representative, Courier, Administrative Assistant, Custodian, Messenger, Temporary Driver, Service Center Maintenance, Over Load Truck Driver, Project Site Inspector, Quality Control Clerk, Packager Clerk, Shipping Clerk, Customer Service Representative, Shipment Handler, Secretary, Maintenance Technician, Intern, Service Manager, Package Handler, Delivery Driver, Finance Manager, Office Administrator, Safety Representative, QA Clerk, Resources Specialist, Office Assistant, Field Technology Specialist

Background Check Required?  Yes

Negotiation: There is no room for negotiation since the hourly rate is already set.


Job Description / Average Wage

Package Handler: Your responsibilities include sorting packages, as well as helping drivers load up their trucks.   The package handler is going to organize boxes, load up the trucks, as well a help the drivers load up their truck when the arrive at the warehouse.     You will be paid on a hourly basis.   This job involves a lot of heavy lifting, as well as standing on your feet.   The average wage is from $9 to $15 a hour.

Courier: You will be responsible for delivering packages to local businesses, as well as homes.   You will pick up packages, as well as make sure that the customer has all of their questions answered.   You’re going to help the customers as well with any pickup that they need to have done.   You’re going to assist with organizing the packages in the back of the truck, as well as make sure that all the packages get delivered on time.   Depending on experience, the average wage is from $12 to $25 a hour.

Supervisor: The supervisor is going to watch over the warehouse where you’re going to make sure that all trucks get out on time, as well as assist the package handlers with any jobs that they need help with when the trucks arrive.   The average wage is $9 to $15 a hour.

Customer Service: You will basically work in a call center, answering phones.   You will answer any questions that the customer has.   You will tell them where the package is, as well as other miscellaneous questions.     You may also assist those that need to have a pickup, or a question that is in regards to the website.   This job pays around $12 to $17 a hour.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Long term, as well as short term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption assistance
  • Scholarships
  • Education assistance and more

Atmosphere and Perks

FedEx employees enjoy a wide range of benefit packages and other perks. The workers will have flexible work schedules and paid training as well as competitive pay. FedEx Ground associates and qualified employees will receive medical, dental, and vision care, disability protection, medical absence pay, and life insurance. At FedEx you will have room to develop stronger relationships with both employees and customers. FedEx is indeed an ideal place to start your career.

Interview Questions

Can you lift moderately heavy packages?

Could you work for longer period of lifting, turning around or bending down?

How long will you work for FedEx?

How is your driving record?

How well can you meet deadlines?

Are you good at following directions?

Can you deal with difficult co-workers and customers?

What will you do to satisfy customers?

Why did you apply here?

What are your skills which are best fitted for the company?

Why should the company hire you?

What will you do if you caught your fellow employees stealing from the company?

Interview Tips

As an International company, FedEx hires potential workers only after the stringent application process. The job interview will be in series — one-on-one interview and then panel interview; these are all after the personality exams and background checks. You should be prepared for the job interview which the company will schedule and you will be notified in advance about it. You should be in pleasing personality and should display a positive attitude. The interview questions will cover your previous employment and your educational background. You will also be asked about your skills in dealing with the customers and in handling delivery operations. Maintain and eye to eye contact with the interviewer to manifest sincerity and interest for the job you have applied for.

How to apply

FedEx will require that you apply for a job online.   You can search for job openings in your area.   When you find a job opening that peaks your interest, you can apply for the job online.   They don’t offer job applications within their warehouses.   You can apply here.

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