Part-Time Package Handler

Postmedia; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits Plan

Pension

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

Postmedia Parcel Services in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Part-Time Package Handler to support parcel sorting and loading operations. You will prepare staging areas, label parcels with correct codes, scan items, and ensure accurate bagging and cage organization.

Health and safety guidelines must be followed at all times. The role requires a High School Diploma, reliable transportation, basic English, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Reliable transportation needed.
• Basic English language skills.
• Ability to work up to 12 hr shifts.
• Weekday and weekend availability.
• Warehouse experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare stations for inbound parcels and set up racks, bags, and cages for sorting.
• Ensure items are labeled with correct Hub/Sort codes and scanned into the system.
• Sort, bag, and stage parcels for carriers; verify codes to avoid missorts.
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks and maintain dock safety.
• Report supplies, damages, delays, and issues to leads/admins.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

English basics

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position: Package Handler
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Division: Postmedia Parcel Services

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:

Postmedia Parcel Services is looking for flexible, hardworking individuals to join our growing team!

What you’ll do:

• Prepare stations for inbound parcels: Set up of racks, bags, and cages, for sorting.
• Ensuring everything is properly labeled with correct Hub/Sort codes
• Scan, sort, and place parcels within stations in the appropriate labeled bags/cages
• Verify sort codes to match with proper bags/cages to eliminate "missorts"
• Ensure proper use of provided equipment
• Responsible for bringing missorts/package issues to Admins
• Bag/Cage all sorted freight and stage the freight for carriers
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks as required
• Clean facility as required
• Update respective Leads of any supplies needed, damages and any delays or issues encountered
• Ensure all Health and Safety Guidelines are adhered to at all times
• Ensure dock safety for yourself and fellow coworkers
• Any other task or assignments deemed necessary by the organization

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Reliable transportation
• Basic English language skills
• Ability to work up to 12 hr shifts
• Available through the week and weekends
• Warehouse experience considered an asset
• Good interpersonal, communication and organization skills
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs repetitively

Pay:

Base Rate: $16.75/hr

Benefits:

• Group Benefits Plan (health, dental, vision)
• Pension
• Paid Vacation Time