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Material Handler - Full Time (Warehouse like)
Role summary
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The Material Handler works in a warehouse environment, loading and unloading packages, sorting shipments, scanning items, moving freight safely, and preparing containers for transportation. Candidates should be physically able to lift, carry, push, and pull packages, stand for extended periods, bend and work at a steady pace. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and compliance with safety procedures. Previous warehouse, package-handling, or material-moving experience may be helpful but is not always required. Applicants should be comfortable working varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and must follow FedEx security, attendance, and operational standards.
Can I work in Hawaii?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse and driver jobs have no work visa; the H-2B covers only a temporary need, and its numbers for starts before 1 April 2027 were used up by 4 Sep 2026.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: H-2B petitions for commercial drivers must show English skills (order of 28 Apr 2025; visas issued after 15 Jun 2026 count as proof).
Official source: USCIS: H-2B temporary non-agricultural workers. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hawaii
Usual for Logistics jobs in Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; rents are very high, so ask about a relocation or housing payment |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Varies, more for senior hires; H-2B employers may not charge you recruitment fees (by law) |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight is common for senior hires, home flights are rare |
| Contract | At will, no fixed term; E-3 permits run 2 years, TN and H-1B up to 3, then renew; H-2B 3 years at most |
| Leave | No paid vacation or sick leave by law; the employer or union contract sets them |
| Income tax | Federal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%, plus 7.65% Social Security and Medicare |
| Health cover | Employer must insure staff working 20+ hours a week and pay at least half the cost (by law) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Hawaii
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Federal Express Corporation
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx Express, is a major global transportation and logistics company headquartered in the United States. It provides time-definite package delivery, freight transportation, customs services, and supply-chain solutions for businesses and individuals worldwide. FedEx operates an extensive air and ground network supported by aircraft, vehicles, sorting facilities, technology systems, and thousands of employees. Its Hawaii operations connect the islands with the U.S. mainland and international markets, making package handlers and material handlers essential to reliable service. Employees typically work in fast-paced facilities where safety, accuracy, teamwork, attendance, and customer service are strongly emphasized. Benefits and eligibility vary by position and employment status, but may include health coverage, retirement programs, paid leave, employee discounts, and career-development opportunities.