Package Handler (Early Morning Shift)

Primary Job Posting Location:

 

Caledon, Ontario Canada 

 

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Job Description:

 

“UPS is the world’s largest package delivery company and a provider of supply chain management solutions.”

 

At UPS, we discover how we combine endless opportunities innovation and rewards to create a truly unique career experience. With our unique promote-from-within culture you’ll always find exciting new opportunities at every level of the organization. From training and education to growth and empowerment you have the freedom to forge a career path that can take you anywhere you want to go.

 

Position Summary:

The Package Handler’s position is a physical fast-paced and labor-intensive role within a warehouse environment that involves sorting/stocking packages as well as loading and unloading them into and out of UPS package delivery vehicles and trailers.

 

Job Type: Part-Time – Permanent

Work Location: 12424 Dixie Road Caledon ON L7C 2L8

Workdays: Tuesday to Saturday (* Flexibility with schedule )

Shift Duration: 3-5 hours per day *(Flexibility is required with both the start and finish times).

Shift Schedule: 3:30 AM to 9:30 AM(*Flexibility required)

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Load and unload packages into package delivery vehicles and trailers
• Learn and properly execute company-established package handling methods
• Sort and stock packages based on postal codes

 

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. (35kg) without assistance
• Flexible schedule required
• Ability to read and memorize postal codes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
• Comfortable working inside truck trailers and package delivery vehicles and staying longer than the usual shift hours depending on the operational needs and shipment volume
• Warehouse experience (would be considered an asset)

 

Compensation and Benefits:

• $18.30/hr (base rate of $17.75 + an hourly bonus of $0.55) and automatic progression as per the existing Union Collective Agreement
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per semester
• Health and dental benefits after 12 months of employment (commences on the first day of the month after meeting the requirement)
• 2 weeks of paid vacation after one year of service
• Employee Referral Bonus Program ($300 per referred Package Handler)
• Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’ upon hiring
• Paid training
• Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 100 Company
• Free parking

 

Expenses:

• Monthly union dues (approximately $43/month)
• A union initiation fee of $50 (will be deducted after completing 90 working days with UPS)
• A criminal background check fee of $20.50 (will be deducted from your Day-1 Orientation pay and reimbursed after 90 working days with UPS)

 

Working Conditions:

• Exposed to changing temperatures while working in a warehouse environment.

 

Of Note:

• In our industry, this position is also known as Warehouse Worker Warehouse Associate Sorter Loader/Unloader and Shipper/Receiver.

 

 

 

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