Package Handler / Non-Driver

Role Overview

This position is for a package handler in an onsite facility in Kelowna, British Columbia. The role focuses on the movement, scanning, and sorting of freight within the operation.

Key Duties

• Unloading and loading freight as it arrives and departs.
• Scanning items accurately and organizing freight inside the facility.
• Sorting packages and freight to support day-to-day operations.

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Knowledge of FedEx Canada operations and Canadian Customs rules is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities are needed.
• The candidate must be able to finish all initial and refresher training successfully.
• Physical capability to lift up to 70 lbs and move packages weighing as much as 150 lbs using the right equipment is required.
• Must be comfortable working in a Windows-based PC environment.
• Ability to meet required thresholds on any mandatory tests and training programs.
• Should be able to work different shifts as business demands change.
• If the employee lives in Quebec, bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.

Schedule and Pay

Pay rate is $21 per hour. The scheduled availability is Monday and Tuesday from 4:30am to 8:30am, Wednesday through Friday from 5:00am to 8:30am, and Saturday from 4:00am to 8:00am, with either Wednesday or Tuesday off.

Additional Information

This job summary is intended as a general guide rather than a complete list of every task, requirement, or qualification. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Where applicable, annual accreditation requirements must be maintained. For positions that involve driving as a core responsibility, a valid driver's license is required along with a driving record showing no more than two violations and/or accidents in the 24 months before the application date. Candidates for such roles are also reviewed based on their driver abstract, interview performance, and any driving competency assessments.

Employment Equity

The employer is committed to inclusion and equitable hiring. Applications are encouraged from all qualified people, including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Accommodation can be provided during the hiring process if needed.