One of the worst jobs I've had. - Package Handler FedEx Employee Review

1.0
1 Nov 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Ha. You get benefits even if your part time. But you can't pay for anything else on the wage you make so not really a win.

Cons

$13.67 is not fair wage for package handlers who use their bodies to do a nonstop physical job. Potential to hurt your back there is a matter when not if. If you get hurt on the job they treat you even more poorly and will try to get rid of you. Turnover rate for package handlers is insanely high so no one bothers to learn your name. They don't go over any of the "benefits" in person they just send you a bunch of info in the mail. Raises are pathetic. Many people who have been there 10 years or more or only making a dollar more than new comers. They stopped honoring their 17 hour guaranteed work week for PT package handlers. If u participate in the 401k you have to stay with the company at least a year. I was a week shy of a year and lost out on that. Overall it's a crappy company to work for. They make billions of dollars but don't care about or take care of their workers. There are easier jobs you can do for the same or better pay. Don't waste your time here.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Easy to apply, fast to get hired (no interview process) and the pay

Cons

Very rude management, lack of care for safety, no drinkable water (all filters are in the red and have been since I started) They have cameras everywhere and are constantly watching you but say you can’t bring your own phone in because “people steal them”? There is junk everywhere. Lots of trash everywhere (employees drinks and food). They want you to work and eat on the line instead of giving you breaks to do so. They get upset when you use the bathroom or fill your water bottle even if you’ve been working for 3 hours straight but if you clock in at an area 2 min walking distance from your work area you’re “stealing time” I’ve noticed people of color get treated differently. The HR department has some of the most prejudice employees so there’s no real equality if you have conflict with someone. I’ve never been, but it feels like a prison to go in and out of the building and lastly you don’t work a consistent schedule. You leave when they say you can.

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