Package Handler – UPS – Calgary, AB

UPS, one of the world’s leading logistics companies and a Fortune Global 500 organization, is looking for a Package Handler to join their Calgary Gateway team. If you thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment and want to be part of a company that moves millions of packages every day, this could be the right fit.

This is a hands-on, physical role where you’ll be at the heart of UPS’s operations — loading, unloading, sorting, and scanning packages to keep deliveries moving on time. You’ll work set shifts from Tuesday to Saturday and be part of a team that values reliability and efficiency above all else.

About the Role: Package Handler

As a Package Handler at the Calgary Gateway facility, your core responsibility is to ensure packages are properly handled throughout the sorting and distribution process. This involves working with a variety of shipment sizes, using proper package handling methods as trained by UPS, and operating within a structured warehouse workflow. You may also operate heavy machinery as part of your day-to-day duties.

This position demands physical stamina and the ability to stay focused in a busy setting. Teamwork, adherence to UPS’s procedures, and flexibility around shift times are key to success in this role. UPS is committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process.

Benefits and Salary

UPS offers employees the chance to grow within a globally recognized company that invests in its people. While specific compensation details for this posting are not listed, UPS is known for providing competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and a culture that supports both personal and professional development. Working at UPS gives you access to the resources and training of a world-class logistics organization.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be an essential part of the Calgary Gateway sorting operation. From the moment packages arrive to the moment they’re loaded onto vehicles, your work directly impacts UPS’s ability to deliver on time. Here’s what a typical shift looks like:

• Load and unload UPS packages from trailers and package cars efficiently and safely
• Sort and scan packages to ensure they’re routed to the correct destinations
• Ship and receive incoming and outgoing freight according to UPS procedures
• Stock packages in the appropriate staging areas within the warehouse
• Learn and apply UPS’s official package handling methods to minimize damage and improve accuracy
• Operate heavy machinery as required to complete warehouse tasks
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support overall facility operations

Requirements / Skills

UPS is looking for dependable individuals who can handle the physical demands of a warehouse environment and commit to a consistent schedule. Prior experience in a similar role is an asset, but what matters most is your reliability and willingness to learn UPS’s systems and standards.

• Physical fitness: ability to lift packages up to 70 lbs. (32 kg) unassisted on a regular basis
• Postal code knowledge: ability to read and memorize postal codes for accurate sorting
• Schedule availability: must be available Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, with flexibility around start and end times based on operational needs
• Adaptability: comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Warehouse experience: previous experience in a warehouse or logistics setting is preferred but not required

How to Apply

To apply for this Package Handler position at UPS Calgary, use the link below to visit the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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