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Warehouse Associate - Early Mornings

@ UPS

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St. Catharines, Ontario

$18.50–$30.09/hrPart-time
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Overview

UPS is hiring a part-time preload package handler at its Thorold, Ontario warehouse to load and sort packages onto delivery trucks in early-morning shifts. The work is fast paced and physically demanding, with shifts starting between 2:00 and 4:00 AM, Monday to Friday, and a $18.50 per hour starting wage that rises under a union agreement.

Pay:

$18.50–$30.09 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Load packages onto delivery trucks by hand
  • Sort packages by delivery order using load charts
  • Load 2-4 trucks at a time
  • Scan and unload packages from trailers
  • Learn UPS package handling procedures

Requirements summary:

  • Lift up to 70 lbs without assistance
  • Read and memorize postal codes
  • Full availability Tuesday to Saturday
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, physically demanding work
  • Comfortable working inside trailers and delivery vehicles

Tools & skills

load charts

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week25
Scheduleovertime, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse, Vehicle
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 70 lb · computer low
Background checkscriminal record
Perks mentionedEmployee discount

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:


Job Description

Job Description

Preload Package Handlers play a very important role at UPS. You will be responsible for loading and organizing UPS trucks and getting them ready for delivery.


In this general labour type role your responsibilities will include scanning unloading loading packages from UPS trailers and sorting packages on UPS package cars based on the delivery area. This is a fast paced physically demanding job.


Preload Shift:

  • Monday to Friday (5 days a week)
  • Shift start and finish times will vary depending on daily volume. If the volume is projected to be high then the sort/shift starts earlier.
  • Shift start time will range between 02:00 - 04:00 AM
  • Shift will finish 5 hours after your start time
  • Flexibility with start and finish times required. Overtime is calculated after 5 hours.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Loading packages onto UPS delivery trucks by hand
  • Following load charts to sort and organize packages based on the order of delivery
  • Loading 2-4 trucks at one time and ensuring the proper packages are loaded onto the right delivery trucks
  • Learning UPS package handling procedures and methods
  • Working in the UPS warehouse – hot and cold temperatures
  • Working in a very fast paced position which is physically demanding.

Location: 1520 MCCLEARY DR, THOROLD ON, L2V 0M8

Qualifications:

  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. (35kg) without assistance
  • Full availability to work Tuesday to Saturday (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 and staying longer than the usual shift hours depending on the operational needs and shipment volume

Compensation:

  • $18.50 per hour
  • Guaranteed wage progression in Union Collective Agreement - Top rate of $30.09 per hour after 90 working days plus 48 months of service
  • Paid weekly every Friday
  • Health, dental and vision care benefits after one year of service
  • Immediate access to employee discounts
  • Promotion from within. This is a great way to get your foot in the door. The majority of our full time management and specialist roles are filled internally

Expenses:

  • Monthly union dues
  • One time union initiation fee
  • Criminal background record check

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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