Chicago Pickup Courier(Gig)
Local Job Overview: Chicago
Snapshot
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Employer: FedEx Express (Hiring in Chicago)
- Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
- Flexible Role in Chicago: Pickup Courier
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Aviation And Cargo Logistics.
- Pay: $20-$27/Hour (approx. $49.7k/Year)
- This Chicago-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our FedEx Express team in Chicago, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Chicago, a key hub for the Aviation And Cargo Logistics industry.
About FedEx Express Pickup Operations
Every afternoon across the country, FedEx Express pickup couriers fan out to collect outbound shipments from thousands of business accounts before the daily sort cutoff. These scheduled and on-call pickups feed the evening sort operation that connects to the overnight air network — making the pickup courier one of the most time-critical roles in the FedEx Express system. Every package collected on time means a customer's overnight commitment is met; every missed pickup means a broken promise.
Position Overview
FedEx Express is hiring Pickup Couriers to execute afternoon and evening collection routes from commercial business accounts. You will drive a company-provided vehicle on a condensed, time-sensitive route collecting outbound priority and international shipments, returning all collected freight to the station before the sort cutoff deadline. This role operates during afternoon and early evening hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute scheduled pickup stops at commercial accounts collecting outbound FedEx Express priority and international shipments.
- Respond to on-call pickup dispatches throughout the afternoon, integrating new stops into your active route efficiently.
- Verify that all collected packages meet FedEx Express packaging, labeling, and dangerous goods acceptance standards.
- Scan all collected shipments at the point of pickup, providing customers with immediate proof-of-collection documentation.
- Return to the station before the sort cutoff deadline with all collected freight staged for evening sort processing.
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be 21+ with a valid driver's license, clean MVR, and ability to lift 75 lbs. Must pass DOT physical, background check, and drug screen. Afternoon and early evening availability required, typically 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. FedEx Express offers competitive pickup courier hourly pay, full medical/dental/vision, pension, 401(k), flight benefits, and paid vacation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Chicago Pickup Courier position pay at FedEx Express?
This role offers a pay range of $20 - $27. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Chicago.
Where is this Chicago Pickup Courier job located?
This position is based in Chicago, IL. FedEx Express has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Chicago.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at FedEx Express in Chicago typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
FedEx Express typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Chicago position.
What benefits does FedEx Express offer for this position?
FedEx Express provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
