Warehouse Associate - Early Mornings

UPS is hiring a Warehouse Associate - Early Mornings. It pays $19-$30/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on UPS.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include package handling, warehouse operations and heavy lifting.
Level classifies it as a junior role.
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Warehouse associate responsible for loading, unloading, and organizing packages in a fast-paced environment.

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Job Description:

Job Description

Job Description

Preload Package Handlers play a very important role at UPS. You will be responsible for loading and organizing UPS trucks and getting them ready for delivery.

In this general labour type role your responsibilities will include scanning unloading loading packages from UPS trailers and sorting packages on UPS package cars based on the delivery area. This is a fast paced physically demanding job.

Preload Shift:

Monday to Friday (5 days a week)
Shift start and finish times will vary depending on daily volume. If the volume is projected to be high then the sort/shift starts earlier.
Shift start time will range between 02:00 - 04:00 AM
Shift will finish 5 hours after your start time
Flexibility with start and finish times required. Overtime is calculated after 5 hours.

Job Responsibilities:

Loading packages onto UPS delivery trucks by hand
Following load charts to sort and organize packages based on the order of delivery
Loading 2-4 trucks at one time and ensuring the proper packages are loaded onto the right delivery trucks
Learning UPS package handling procedures and methods
Working in the UPS warehouse – hot and cold temperatures
Working in a very fast paced position which is physically demanding.

Location: 1520 MCCLEARY DR, THOROLD ON, L2V 0M8

Qualifications:

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. (35kg) without assistance
Full availability to work Tuesday to Saturday (all five days of the week)
Ability to read and memorize postal codes
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

Compensation:

$18.50 per hour
Guaranteed wage progression in Union Collective Agreement - Top rate of $30.09 per hour after 90 working days plus 48 months of service
Paid weekly every Friday
Health, dental and vision care benefits after one year of service
Immediate access to employee discounts
Promotion from within. This is a great way to get your foot in the door. The majority of our full time management and specialist roles are filled internally

Expenses:

Monthly union dues
One time union initiation fee
Criminal background record check

Employee Type:

Permanent

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How we rate this

Warehouse Associate - Early Mornings at UPS rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Warehouse Associate - Early Mornings is an open job at UPS.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed pay is $19-$30/hr.
The role is based in CA - ST. CATHARINES CENTER (ONSTC).
The job was posted on September 29, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by UPS. Apply on UPS

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