FedEx Ground High School Graduate Handler

Your Next Step in Tuscaloosa

Position: High School Graduate Handler (Based in Tuscaloosa) Company: FedEx Ground Based in: Tuscaloosa, AL (a central Tuscaloosa location)

Salary: $13-$17/Hour (approx. $31.4k/Year) Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits. Clear growth pathways at our Tuscaloosa office.

Core Focus

This role centers on your professional skills within the Logistics And Warehousing space in Tuscaloosa.

• This Tuscaloosa-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our FedEx Ground team in Tuscaloosa, AL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Tuscaloosa, a key hub for the Logistics And Warehousing industry.

About FedEx Ground Post-Graduation Employment

For recent high school graduates deciding what comes next — college, trade school, or jumping straight into the workforce — FedEx Ground offers a career path that does not force a choice between earning money and continuing education. New graduates can start working immediately with zero experience, earn a real paycheck from week one, and use FedEx tuition assistance to fund college or trade school classes simultaneously. Thousands of FedEx Ground employees began as fresh high school graduates and built careers that now include six-figure management salaries.

Position Overview

FedEx Ground is hiring Recent High School Graduates for Package Handler positions at hub and station facilities. If you just received your diploma or GED, FedEx Ground will put you to work immediately — no gap year, no unpaid internship, no months of job searching. Paid training starts on day one, and tuition assistance allows you to start college while earning a full paycheck.

Key Responsibilities

• Begin working within days of hire — no lengthy application process or multi-round interview required.
• Complete paid orientation and hands-on sort training learning FedEx systems, safety procedures, and scanning technology.
• Sort, load, and unload packages during assigned shifts building physical work capacity and professional reliability.
• Develop real-world workplace skills including time management, team communication, and problem-solving under pressure.
• Use FedEx tuition assistance to enroll in college or trade school classes while maintaining your work schedule.

Qualifications & Benefits

Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED — no further education or experience required. Must lift up to 75 lbs. FedEx Ground offers competitive starting pay, weekly paychecks, immediate tuition assistance up to $5,250/year for college or trade school, multiple shift options, and a career ladder into driver, supervisor, and management positions — all achievable without a college degree.