Local Sort Associate

Job Description:

Job Type: Part-Time - Permanent

Work Location: 1121 John Counter Blvd. Kingston, ON

Workdays: Monday to Friday

Shift Start: 5:00 PM (Shift averages 3-5 hours a day. Start times/finish times may vary with operational need. Flexibility required)

Pay Rate: $17.30/hr. ** APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK UP TO 25 HOURS PER WEEK**

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 / Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. (32kg) without assistance
• Full availability to work Monday to Friday (all five days of the week)
• Must be able to work 25 hours per week legally
• 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:

• Pay rate of $17.30/hr.
• Automatic pay rate progression as per the existing Union Collective Agreement to $28.71/hr. after 48 months of service
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 per semester
• 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’
• Paid training
• Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 50 Company
• Free onsite parking
• Pension Plan
• Personal Paid Days off
• Employee Referral Bonus Program (conditions applied)

Expenses/Working Conditions:

• Monthly union dues (approximately $52/month)
• A union initiation fee of $50 (will be deducted after completing 90 working days with UPS)
• Exposed to changing temperatures while working in a warehouse environment

UPS is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available, on request, for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please advise if you require accommodation for a disability.