Yard Crew

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Primary Job Posting Location:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Caledon, Ontario Canada<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.</b></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>“<b>UPS is the world’s largest package delivery company and a provider of supply chain management solutions</b>.”</p><p>At UPS we discover how we combine endless opportunities innovation and rewards to create a truly unique career experience. With our unique promote-from-within culture you'll always find exciting new opportunities at every level of the organization. From training and education to growth and empowerment you have the freedom to forge a career path that can take you anywhere you want to go.</p><p></p><p><b>Position Summary:</b></p><p>Yard Crew employees are responsible for stacking skids and maintaining the cleanliness of the inside of UPS trailers and surrounding work areas.</p><p></p><p><b>Job Type:</b> Part-Time - Permanent</p><p><b>Work Location</b>: 12424 Dixie Road, Caledon ON L7C 2L7</p><p><b>Workdays:</b> Monday to Friday</p><p><b>Shift Start</b><span>: 12:00 PM to 17:00 PM </span><b>(Flexibility required)</b></p><p><b>Shift Duration</b>: 3-5 hours per day <b>(Flexibility required)</b></p><p>We have multiple shifts available as per below. Start and end times may vary based on work volume.</p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><i><u>**NOTE: Must be able to work 25 hours per week**</u></i></b></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities and Duties:</b></p><ul><li>Adhere to and follow the company-established safety rules and procedures.</li><li>Learn and properly execute company-established package handling methods.</li><li>Stack skids and clean the inside of company trailers.</li><li>Maintain the surrounding work areas.</li><li>Checking every equipment in the yard to verify its content. Includes 5 tones.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. (32kg) without assistance</li><li>Full availability to work Monday to Friday (all five days of the week).</li><li>Must be able to work 25 hours per week</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment</li><li>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</li><li>Capability to operate machinery related to the position</li><li>No warehouse experience required</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Compensation and Benefits:</b></p><ul><li>Pay rate of $18 hourly</li><li>Unionized position with automatic progression as per the existing Union Collective Agreement (top rate of $25.41/hr. in 48 months)</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Health and dental benefits after 12 months of employment (commences on the first day of the month after meeting the requirement)</li><li>2 weeks of paid vacation after one year of service</li><li>Employee Referral Bonus Program (conditions applied)</li><li>Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’ upon hiring</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 100 Company</li><li>Free parking</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Working Conditions:</b></p><ul><li>Flexible in working in any weather conditions</li><li>Exposed to changing/extreme temperatures while working in a warehouse environment and/or outdoors.</li></ul><p></p><p>Of Note:</p><p>In our industry, this position is also known as Yard Worker Yard Check Yard Laborer or Yard Attendant.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>UPS is a diverse and equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available, on request, for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please advise if you require accommodation for a disability.</p>

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