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Sorter AM 173
@ Purolator
Truro, Nova Scotia
Overview
Purolator is hiring an AM Sorter for its Truro location (173) on a Monday to Friday shift from 4:45am to 9:00am, about 21.25 hours per week. The role sorts and separates freight by destination, weight, size and shape, and loads it onto trucks. The posting requires English proficiency and lifting up to 70 pounds, with no experience needed.
Responsibilities:
- Sort and separate freight by destination, weight, size and shape
- Unload and load freight between curbside trucks and conveyors
- Preload mail and packages into delivery vehicles
- Manually transfer bulk or non-conveyable items
- Scan packages to identify sorting errors and priority mail
Requirements summary:
- Proficiency in English required
- Lift and lower up to 70 pounds
- Ability to stand, sort and reach for extended periods
- Manual dexterity
- No experience necessary
- No specialized education required
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Hours per week | 21.25 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 70 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
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Purolator
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Full company description
Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider. Delivering its customers’ promises since 1960, Purolator continues to expand its reach and renowned service levels and reliability to more people, more businesses and more places across the country and the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian heritage and is focused on sustainably positioning itself for future growth and success. Purolator is also committed to contributing to the well-being of the communities it serves and where more than 14,000 of its employees love, work and play. Purolator's Social Media Guidelines: https://www.purolator.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/social-media-guidelines.pdf À propos de Purolator Purolator Inc. est un fournisseur de pointe de solutions intégrées de logistique et d’expédition de fret et de colis. Permettant à ses clients de tenir leurs promesses depuis 1960, Purolator continue d’élargir sa portée, sa fiabilité et ses niveaux de service réputés pour joindre davantage de particuliers, d’entreprises et de localités, partout au pays et dans le monde entier. Purolator est fière de son héritage canadien et veille à assurer sa durabilité, se positionnant pour croître et prospérer. Elle est également vouée à contribuer au bien-être des collectivités qu’elle sert, et dans lesquelles vivent, travaillent et se détendent ses plus de 14 000 employés.
- LinkedIn followers
- 69,496
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 6,183
- Reported office locations
- 2727 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0E1, CA
- Business categories
- Freight Service
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Enterprise Software
- Other recorded names
- Purolator
- Purolator Inc.
- Specialties
- Distribution solutions
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider. Delivering its customers’ promises since 1960, Purolator continues to expand its reach and renowned service levels and reliability to more people, more businesses and more places across the country and the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian heritage and is focused on sustainably positioning itself for future growth and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Freight and Package Transportation |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | Distribution solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 128 |
| View page |
It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.
As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.
Shift: Monday to Friday 4:45am to 9:00am (21.25 hours/week)
Description
The AM Sorter sorts and separates freight by destination, weight, size, and shape to meet client delivery schedules.
Responsibilities
Unload freight from curbside trucks onto the conveyor and from conveyor into curbside trucks
Unload freight off conveyor or chute for load-out
Loads freight into linehaul / cube truck or trailer
Preload mail and packages into curbside delivery vehicles
Manually transfer bulk or non-conveyable items
Scan all shipped or received mail or packages to identify improperly sorted packaged mail or packages and mail marked for priority or weekend delivery
Experience
Specialized education is not required.
No experience necessary.
Skills
Distribution Centers
Physical Efforts
Physical Efforts-Sorting
Physical Efforts-Reaching
Physical Efforts-Standing
Physical Efforts-Physical strength - Lifting/Lowering upto 70 pounds
Physical Efforts-Manual dexterity
Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.
POSTING DETAILS
Location: 173 - Truro
Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment
Posting Number: 70140
Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.
Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact [email protected]. To apply, visit our Careers Page.
We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.
Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.
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