Part-Time Package Handler

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 

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.