Full-Time Package Handler

Position: Full-Time Package Handler

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 

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

What you’ll do:

• Prepare stations for inbound parcels
• Set up racks, bags, and cages for sorting
• Ensure everything is properly labeled with the correct hub and sort codes 
• Scan, sort, and place parcels within stations in the appropriate labeled bags and cages 
• Verify sort codes to match with proper bags and cages to eliminate missorts
• Ensure proper use of provided equipment
• Responsible for bringing missorts and package issues to admins 
• Bag and 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 
• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are adhered to at all times 
• Ensure dock safety for yourself and 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 and pull up to 50lbs repetitively

Pay:

Base Rate: $18.00/hr 

Benefits:

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