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    FedEx SmartPost Reviews

    Updated February 21, 2019
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    • "having to stick it out and work part time before you have the option to go full time so the first year is financially straining" (in 8 reviews)

    • "Most hourly employees are only offered part-time employment which makes it difficult to keep good people" (in 8 reviews)

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    1. "The work experience is okay.."

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Part Time Package Handler
      Current Employee - Part Time Package Handler
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at FedEx SmartPost part-time

      Pros

      Its a very nice environment, and very easy of a job to get completed everyday.

      Cons

      The manager for my sort is never available, like today I have to call out because of my migraine that makes light and loud noises sensitive to me. And I hear new employees say the same thing, Mr. Such As Such never answers his phone or return calls.

    2. "A Great Second Job"

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      Current Employee - Part Time Package Handler in Salt Lake City, UT
      Current Employee - Part Time Package Handler in Salt Lake City, UT
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at FedEx SmartPost part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Flexible Schedule, descent pay, PTO, easy work. Work/Life balance is great(outside of Peak)

      Cons

      If you are a hard worker you have to help out the lazy ones every night.
      Not enough full-time positions to keep people there long term.

      Advice to Management

      Stop justifying why the lazy workers are that way. If motivation does not work, show them the door.

    3. "Gets the job done but very disorganized"

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      Former Employee - Sorter in Ellenwood, GA
      Former Employee - Sorter in Ellenwood, GA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at FedEx SmartPost part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Opportunity to work in different areas. Generally safe

      Cons

      Inadequate initial training of package handlers, especially sort/scanners. Inconsistent work hours after peak season and employees are rarely notified prior to arriving at Hub that there’s no work.

      Advice to Management

      Treat all employees with courtesy and respect. Ensure that all new employees are properly trained to do their jobs.

    4. "A job for a Zombie"

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      Current Employee - Package Handler in Chino, CA
      Current Employee - Package Handler in Chino, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at FedEx SmartPost part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The pros of this place is that your work doesnt require a lot of mental thinking. Its fairly easy; you grab a package, scan it, & palatize it. The benifits are great once you're full time or have reached 1000 hours as a part timer.

      Cons

      The job gets boring after an hour in since its very repetitive. You'll find yourself working 2-3 hours shifts if you're in the late shift. The hours sucks and its almost not worth going to work if you're only going to work for a couple of hours.

      The management sucks. They hired a bunch of entitled babies who think they're doing the best management style there is. They try to be buddy buddies with you and pretend to care about you when really all they care about is the job getting done within the numbers.

      Advice to Management

      Learn to be a great Leader and not a Manager that is power hungry.

    5. "Too many lazy people"

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      Current Employee - Part Time Package Handler
      Current Employee - Part Time Package Handler

      I have been working at FedEx SmartPost part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Fast paced environment, Time goes by fast work hard and pick up the slack for the people who take extended bathroom breaks. Good opportunity to meet new people . Some of the managers will pitch in when it is needed

      Cons

      Safety committee laughed when I fell over a box that was left on the floor. Too many move way to slow. When you work hard you have to compensate for the people who move like sloths. When you finish your section you need to move down the line and bail out the slow unmotivated people.

      Advice to Management

      Be careful who you choose as mentors. One of them in particular was rude and disrespectful. They talk about the Purple Promise and sadly some of the people sorely lack people skills. It is not managements fault because complacency is inevitable in this type of environment.

    6. "Awful Experience"

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      Former Employee - Dock Manager
      Former Employee - Dock Manager
      Doesn't Recommend

      Pros

      Benefits available are a bit above average

      Cons

      Closest thing to a sweat shop I've ever seen.
      Sep - Jan worked 12 hour days with no day off.
      Ruthless Management
      Poor treatment of employees

      Advice to Management

      This place needs a complete reset. I have a hard time believing that FedEx allows this kind of management given its reputation as a leader.

    7. "FedEx Package Handler"

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      Current Employee - Package Handler in Aurora, CO
      Current Employee - Package Handler in Aurora, CO

      I have been working at FedEx SmartPost full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great benefits, paid time off even if your part time, advancement opportunities

      Cons

      having to stick it out and work part time before you have the option to go full time so the first year is financially straining

    8. "Package Handler"

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      Former Employee - Part Time Package Handler in Chino, CA
      Former Employee - Part Time Package Handler in Chino, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at FedEx SmartPost part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I enjoyed the people I worked with when I started. It can be rough at the beginning, but it can get easier if your coworkers are hard workers as well.
      They work with other work/school schedules.

      Cons

      No air conditioning
      Peak was short and hours can fluctuate based on how much freight comes in.
      Pallet quality from the shift before often was horrible, or some employees during shift created horrible pallets as well.

    9. "It a great part time job."

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      Current Employee - Package Handler in Groveport, OH
      Current Employee - Package Handler in Groveport, OH

      I have been working at FedEx SmartPost part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The hours are flexible

      Cons

      No breaks, work 4 hour sort.

      Advice to Management

      Give breaks at least 10 minutes every 2 hours

    10. "Work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      There are no pro here

      Cons

      You get hardly aany hours