The Package Handler (Warehouse Worker) position at UPS is a physical, fast-paced, and labour-intensive role within a warehouse environment. The role involves sorting and stocking packages as well as loading and unloading them into and out of UPS package delivery vehicles and trailers.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. (32 kg) unassisted; typical package weight ranges from 25–35 lbs.
- Full availability to work Monday through Friday (all five days of the week)
- Must be able to work 25 hours per week
- Ability to read and memorize postal codes
- Comfortable working in a quick-paced and physically demanding environment
- Comfortable working inside truck trailers and package delivery vehicles
- No prior warehouse experience required
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate of $18.00/hr.
- Automatic pay rate progression to $30.11/hr. after 48 months of service (Union Collective Agreement)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester (subject to eligibility)
- Paid training
- Weekly pay via direct deposit every Friday
- Personal paid days off (eligibility requirements apply)
- 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service (up to 6 weeks after 25 years)
- Extended health care benefits (vision, health, life insurance, dental) after one year of service
- Immediate access to UPS Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Free onsite parking
- Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 50 company
Note: Monthly union dues of approximately $52/month apply, plus a one‑time $50 union initiation fee deducted after 90 working days. Employees are exposed to changing temperatures while working in a warehouse environment.
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📌 Package Handler (Toronto)
🏢 UPS
📍 Toronto