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5 of the Best Types of Package Handler Jobs in 2026

Discover some great types of Package Handler jobs that are hiring now.

Becoming a package handler requires few formal qualifications. Most employers prefer candidates with a high school diploma or GED certificate. At large facilities, packages are often moved using forklifts or trucks, and you must have a commercial driver’s license or forklift certification to qualify for these jobs. Other positive skills include being detail-oriented, familiarity with basic electronic scanning equipment, and good verbal communication skills. Your responsibilities routinely include lifting large packages, so you should have good physical strength and stamina.

If you are interested in a Package Handlerjob, here are some kinds of positions to explore for this type of work with open positions on ZipRecruiter.

High Paying Package Handler Jobs

List of the top 5 highest paying Package Handler positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Package Handler 2Nd Shift

    Salary range: $33,000 - $39,000

    The 2nd Shift is an evening or night shift. A 2nd Shift job refers to any job that requires employees to work after the first shift (traditionally 7 or 8 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m.) is finished. Second Shift usually means that you will work from 4 p.m. until midnight or 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Second Shift jobs are available in any career that needs coverage after traditional business hours. Some examples are medical careers, retail, and manufacturing.

  • 1St Shift Package Handler

    Salary range: $33,000 - $39,000

    The hours for a 1st Shift job are typically between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., although the times can vary slightly. Job descriptions will often list the work shift or schedule that is required for the job. 1st Shift jobs are sometimes referred to as morning jobs or a morning shift because they begin during the earlier half of the day. In a retail job, the 1st Shift includes procedures to open stores for the day.

  • Full Time Package Handler

    Salary range: $33,000 - $39,000

    Full-time employment hours are generally determined by the employer. There is no single universal definition; however, various laws and policies govern different types of eligibility and statuses. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act does not define full-time employment but does require overtime pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek for non-exempt employees. The Affordable Care Act, in determining Applicable Large Employers, defines full-time employees as those working an average of at least 30 hours per week, or 130 hours a month. The H-1B Visa Program defines full-time as 40 hours per week, normally, and in no event would less than 35 hours per week be considered to be full-time employment. In practice, full-time employment is typically between 32 and 40 hours per week.

  • Temporary Package Handler

    Salary range: $33,000 - $39,000

    A Temporary job is an employment arrangement in which both parties, the employee and employer, agree in advance that the position will be filled for a set period. Temporary jobs often are based on employers’ seasonal or specific project needs. Occasionally, Temporary employees will be offered ongoing, full-time positions if their performance is excellent and a position is available. However, you should not assume this will be the case.

  • From Home Package Handler

    Salary range: $33,000 - $39,000

    From Home Package Handler is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for From Home Package Handler jobs pay between $33,000 (25th percentile) and $39,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for From Home Package Handler job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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