Part-Time Package Handler

Position Type: Part Time

Location: Debert, Nova Scotia 
Division: Postmedia Parcel Services 

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 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 Distribution 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 COVID 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 
• Efficient in writing/speaking English
• Evening/overnight shifts
• Ability to work up to 12 hr shifts 
• Available through the week and weekends 
• Warehouse experience considered an asset 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills 
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs