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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

Workdays: Monday to Friday

Shift Start: 5:00 PM (3-5 hours per day). *Flexibility is required with the finish time (hours will vary based on work volume and operational needs)

Pay rate: Pay rate of $17.80/hr (base rate of $15.00 + an hourly bonus of $2.80).

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:

Minimum 18 years of age

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. (35kg) without assistance

Full availability to work Monday to Friday (all five days of the week)

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

No prior experience required

Compensation and Benefits:

Peak season pay rate of $17.80/hr (base rate of $15.00 + an hourly bonus of $2.80).

Automatic pay rate progression as per the existing Union Collective Agreement (top rate: $25.41/hr after 48 months)

Tuition reimbursement of up to $6000 per year + $300 for course materials (books)

Extended health and dental benefits after one year of service

2 weeks of paid vacation after one year of service

Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’ upon hiring

Paid training

Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 50 Company

Free onsite parking

Expenses:

Monthly union dues (approximately $42/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 Human Resources Orientation pay and reimbursed after 90 working days with UPS)

COVID-19 safety and vaccination requirements:

Health and safety is our highest priority. UPS Canada is a federally regulated employer. The federal government has announced that it will propose regulations to make vaccination mandatory in all federally regulated workplaces in early 2022. Accordingly, you will be required to be fully vaccinated. If you are unable to be vaccinated, you may request an accommodation due to a medical, religious, or other prohibited ground of discrimination as described in the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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.

UPS Canada is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. Please advise our HR representatives if workplace accommodation is needed. Thank you for your interest in UPS Canada.