Recruiting:Night Shift Package Handler in Elmwood,IL | Hiring
Local Job Overview: Elmwood
Key Information
- Posted: Recently.
- Job Title: Night Shift Package Handler
- Location: Elmwood, IL
- Hiring Organization: FedEx Ground
- Experience: Entry-Level (Training in Elmwood).
- This Elmwood-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our FedEx Ground team in Elmwood, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Elmwood, a key hub for the Warehousing And Logistics industry.
Pay & Perks
- Salary: $20-$26/Hour (approx. $28.3k/Year)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Clear growth pathways at our Elmwood office.
Core Focus
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Warehousing And Logistics.
Drive the Speed of Global Shipping While the World Sleeps
About FedEx Ground
FedEx Ground connects businesses and communities by moving millions of packages quickly and accurately across North America. The Part-Time Night Shift Package Handler is the core muscle of our massive sorting hubs, operating during the twilight and midnight hours to ensure packages are staged for morning delivery. When you embark on an entry-level career in logistics jobs with FedEx Ground, you are joining an energetic, highly coordinated team focused on precision and speed.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking physically strong, energetic, and highly reliable individuals to join our overnight warehouse sorting team. As a Part-Time Night Shift Package Handler, you will physically load and unload trailers, sort packages via high-speed 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 premium night-shift paycheck.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Trailer Unloading: Work rapidly during the midnight shift to unload incoming 53-foot trailers, placing packages of all sizes safely onto the primary sorting conveyor belt.
- High-Speed Sorting: Read package labels quickly under warehouse lighting and route boxes to their correct outbound chutes or geographic zones.
- Outbound Loading: Safely and tightly stack boxes from floor to ceiling inside outbound delivery trucks to maximize space and prepare them for morning drivers.
- Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean workspace, immediately resolving any conveyor jams safely, and strictly utilizing proper lifting mechanics to avoid injury.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your hard work and late-night physical endurance are met with excellent rewards:
- Salary: Competitive starting pay of $19.00 to $24.00 per hour, which includes a significant premium for working the twilight or midnight sorts.
- Tuition Assistance: Access to generous educational assistance programs to help you pursue higher education during the day while working at night.
- Career Growth: High internal promotion rates to operations admin, trainer, and management roles.
- Consistent Hours: Stable part-time schedules focused entirely on the overnight window.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- No prior warehousing or logistics experience is required—we provide complete safety and operational training.
- Must possess an incredibly reliable work ethic, a functional nocturnal schedule, and a commitment to workplace safety.
- Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (and maneuver up to 75 pounds) throughout the night shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Shift Package Handler in Elmwood,IL | Hiring position pay at FedEx Ground?
This role offers a pay range of $20 - $26. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Elmwood.
Where is this Shift Package Handler in Elmwood,IL | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Elmwood, IL. Check the job details for the exact work location and nearest site within Elmwood.
Can I work this part-time Shift Package Handler in Elmwood,IL | Hiring job around another job or schedule?
Yes. This is a part-time role — typically around 15 to 30 hours per week — and FedEx Ground 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 Shift Package Handler in Elmwood,IL | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. FedEx Ground 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 Elmwood. Night shifts often add shift-differential pay on top of the base hourly rate.
How many hours per week is this part-time Shift Package Handler in Elmwood,IL | Hiring role?
Part-time roles at FedEx Ground 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.
