Warehouse Associate Preloader – UPS – Concord, ON

UPS is hiring a Warehouse Associate – Preloader at their Concord, Ontario facility located at 2900 Steeles Ave W. This is a part-time, permanent position suited for physically active individuals who thrive in a fast-moving environment and want to grow with one of the world’s most recognized logistics companies.

Working Tuesday to Saturday from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM, this role puts you at the heart of the morning sort operation — loading, unloading, and sorting packages to keep deliveries moving on time. If you’re looking for steady early-morning hours with strong pay and a clear path for wage progression, this role is worth a serious look.

About the Role: Warehouse Associate – Preloader

As a Preloader, you’ll be responsible for the physical handling of parcels within a warehouse and vehicle-loading environment. Each shift involves loading packages into UPS delivery vehicles and trailers, sorting items by postal code, and following the company’s established package-handling methods. The work is hands-on, physically demanding, and plays a direct role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time.

This position operates within a unionized environment, meaning your wages, benefits, and working conditions are protected under a Collective Agreement. You’ll be expected to bring reliability, physical stamina, and a willingness to learn. Flexibility with both start and finish times is required, and all associates must be available for a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Benefits and Salary

UPS offers a competitive starting wage of $18.50/hr with automatic wage progression under the existing Union Collective Agreement, reaching a top rate of $36.53/hr after 48 months of service. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 per semester (subject to eligibility and program approval), paid training, and weekly pay via direct deposit every Friday. After one year of service, employees gain access to extended health care benefits covering vision, health, life insurance, and dental. Vacation entitlement grows with seniority — from 2 weeks after 1 year up to 6 weeks after 25 years. Additional perks include personal paid days off, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), an Employee Referral Bonus Program, free onsite parking, immediate access to UPS Employee Discounts, and genuine opportunities for advancement within a Fortune 50 company. Note that monthly union dues of approximately $52/month apply, along with a one-time $50 union initiation fee deducted after 90 working days.

Responsibilities

Each shift as a Preloader is built around keeping packages moving efficiently and accurately. Your work directly supports the delivery drivers and the broader UPS network, making precision and physical readiness essential parts of the job.

• Load and unload packages into UPS package delivery vehicles and trailers
• Sort and stock packages based on postal codes to ensure accurate routing
• Learn and execute company-established package handling methods properly and consistently

Requirements / Skills

This role is best suited to candidates who are comfortable with physical, early-morning work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. UPS values reliability, physical capability, and a willingness to follow established processes. Prior warehouse experience is a definite asset, though not required.

• Physical lifting ability — must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. (35 kg)
• Availability — full availability to work Monday to Saturday
• Postal code literacy — ability to read and memorize postal codes for accurate sorting
• Physical and environmental adaptability — comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding setting, including inside truck trailers and package delivery vehicles
• Temperature tolerance — must be comfortable working in hot/cold temperatures in warehouse and outdoor conditions
• Warehouse experience — considered an asset but not mandatory

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official UPS job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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