Yard Crew/Checker

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Job Description:

“UPS is the world’s largest package delivery company and a provider of supply chain management solutions.”

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Position Summary:

Yard Crew employees are responsible for stacking skids and maintaining the cleanliness of the inside of UPS trailers and surrounding work areas.

Job Type: Part-Time - Permanent

Work Location: 2900 Steeles Avenue West, Concord, ON L4K 3S2

Workdays: Monday to Friday

Shift Start: 11:00 PM or 4:00AM.

Shift Duration: 3-5 hours per day

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Adhere to and follow the company‑established safety rules and procedures.
• Learn and properly execute company-established package handling methods.
• Stack skids and clean the inside of company trailers.
• Maintain the surrounding work areas.
• Perform yard check – walk with a team to check every trailer in the yard and record condition of trailer

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. (35kg) without assistance
• Full availability to work Monday to Friday (all five days of the week)
• 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
• Capability to operate machinery related to the position
• Warehouse experience (would be considered an asset)

Compensation and Benefits:

• $17.95/hr (base rate of $17.00 + an hourly bonus of $0.95) and automatic progression as per the existing Union Collective Agreement
• Health and dental benefits after 12 months of employment (commences on the first day of the month after meeting the requirement)
• 2 weeks of paid vacation after one year of service
• Employee Referral Bonus Program ($300 per referred Package Handler)
• Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’ upon hiring
• Paid training
• Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 100 Company
• Free parking

Expenses:

• Monthly union dues (approximately $42/month)
• A union initiation fee of $50 (will be deducted after completing 90 working days with UPS)
• A criminal background check fee of $20.50 (will be deducted from your Human Resources Orientation pay and reimbursed after 90 working days with UPS)

Working Conditions:

• Exposed to changing/extreme temperatures while working in a warehouse environment and/or outdoors.

Of Note:

• In our industry this position is also known as Yard Worker, Yard Check, Yard Labourer or Yard Attendant.

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UPS Canada is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. Please advise our HR representatives if workplace accommodation is needed. Thank you for your interest in UPS Canada.

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