Package Handler/Non-Driver – FedEx, Calgary, AB
Location: Calgary, AB | Company: FeDex
FedEx is hiring a Package Handler/Non-Driver in Calgary, Alberta, to load, unload, scan and sort freight within its facility on Aero Drive NE.
This warehouse-based position supports the movement of customer shipments through FedEx’s transportation network. Employees help keep freight organized and moving efficiently while following operational procedures, completing required training and maintaining a safe working environment.
Supporting Freight Operations in Calgary
Package handlers play an important role in the daily flow of shipments through a FedEx facility. The work focuses on receiving freight, moving packages between operational areas and preparing shipments for the next stage of transportation or delivery.
This opportunity is based at 46 Aero Drive NE in Calgary, a major transportation and distribution centre for Alberta. Candidates should be comfortable performing physical work during an early-morning shift and collaborating with other employees to meet daily shipment-processing requirements.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Daily responsibilities centre on safe freight handling, accurate package processing and maintaining an organized workflow throughout the facility.
Loading Freight
Place packages and freight into designated vehicles, containers or operational areas while following safe handling procedures.
Unloading Shipments
Remove incoming freight carefully and prepare each shipment for scanning, sorting and movement through the facility.
Package Scanning
Use scanning equipment to record shipment information and help maintain accuracy throughout the transportation process.
Freight Sorting
Organize packages according to their destination, route or assigned processing area to support efficient shipment movement.
Safe Material Handling
Use appropriate lifting techniques and available equipment when moving heavier or oversized packages.
Operational Support
Work with facility employees to maintain package flow and respond to changing freight volumes or business requirements.
Candidate Requirements and Availability
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, although the posting emphasizes practical abilities such as interpersonal communication, safe package handling and the capacity to complete all required basic and recurring training. Familiarity with FedEx Canada operations or Canadian customs regulations is also considered an asset.
Candidates must be available to work between 3:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and must also be available on weekends. Operational schedules may vary according to shipment volumes and business needs, so dependable attendance and flexibility are important for maintaining consistent facility operations.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
This position may suit candidates who are dependable, comfortable with physical tasks and able to maintain accuracy while working around a continuous flow of packages and freight.
Employees must be able to lift packages weighing up to 70 pounds and manoeuvre packages weighing up to 150 pounds with appropriate equipment.
Careful scanning and sorting help ensure that freight is directed to the correct route or operational area.
Good interpersonal skills support communication and cooperation with other employees during busy sorting and loading periods.
Following lifting procedures, equipment instructions and facility rules helps protect employees and customer shipments.
Consistent attendance is especially important for early-morning and weekend operations that depend on coordinated package movement.
Warehouse Environment and Training
This is a non-driver position carried out inside a FedEx freight-handling facility. Employees can expect active work involving standing, lifting, bending and moving packages throughout the shift. The role may also require the use of scanning technology and equipment designed to assist with heavier shipments.
The selected candidate must successfully complete mandatory training, meet any required testing standards and participate in recurring instruction. Employees may also need to work in a Windows-based computer environment and maintain any annual accreditations associated with their assigned responsibilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official FedEx careers website to review the complete posting and confirm that they meet the physical, training and availability requirements. The employer’s application page will contain the most current information about the opportunity and recruitment process.
Applicants who require accommodation during recruitment or selection may communicate their needs through the process described by FedEx. Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and employment experience.