Purolator
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A good starting position
Sorter (Former Employee) – Winnipeg, MB – 4 June 2018
I was a Sorting for the P.M. shift.
The hours are decent, though because it was all the way out by the airport I had to pay a bit for travel.
The salary is actually really good for a starting position. I wouldn't recommend it for once you've gotten a few years experience at other places under your belt, but if you're just out of school and looking for something, or even just want a summer job, it pays well.
Management is all right. They'll help you out on your first day, and then slowly back off to let you do your own thing. For a job like this I'd say it's a good way of going about things.
Maybe it was because I was on the P.M. shift, but as far as my co-workers went many of them seemed somewhat drained. They didn't seem to have a lot of energy, and with a few exceptions, didn't really seem like they were happy there. Not sure if this is different for the A.M. shift but something to be aware of.
Overall, I'd say it's a nice place to start out.
The hours are decent, though because it was all the way out by the airport I had to pay a bit for travel.
The salary is actually really good for a starting position. I wouldn't recommend it for once you've gotten a few years experience at other places under your belt, but if you're just out of school and looking for something, or even just want a summer job, it pays well.
Management is all right. They'll help you out on your first day, and then slowly back off to let you do your own thing. For a job like this I'd say it's a good way of going about things.
Maybe it was because I was on the P.M. shift, but as far as my co-workers went many of them seemed somewhat drained. They didn't seem to have a lot of energy, and with a few exceptions, didn't really seem like they were happy there. Not sure if this is different for the A.M. shift but something to be aware of.
Overall, I'd say it's a nice place to start out.
Pros
A good starting position
Cons
Co-workers were a little lifeless
friendly team environement with productivity as their objective
Data-Entry Clerk (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 13 June 2018
original first job learned shipping and receiving, while multitasking in fast paced business retail environment. Downloading scanners was enjoyable and data entry was the culture of the job
Pros
part time and fun
Cons
temp job
not fun less your in the inner cirrcle
blah (Former Employee) – Peterborough, ON – 25 May 2018
management is bad and alot of politics go on and they tend to such there responsibilities onto anyone and if you are to compare it to ups pay and there union they blow this place out of the ballpark
Okay place to work
Retail Representative/Christmas Temp (Former Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 23 May 2018
it was an okay place to work. there was way to much drama not the best manager either. could be better. people were annoying as well. money was good but the drama was unbarable.
Good Company
Dock/Courier (Current Employee) – Guelph, ON – 10 May 2018
Great co-workers, very hard working people. Team work is great. Very busy place. Good pay, good Management, lots of hours to be had. Very fast paced environment. Dock people work just as hard as the Couriers. Fun Place.
Pros
Good Pay/Lots of hours to work!
Cons
Can be stressful due to face pace and tight deadlines!
Culture fermé
Coordonnatrice santé et sécurité au travail (SST) (Former Employee) – Montréal-Ouest, QC – 9 May 2018
Si vous ne pensez pas comme Purolator vous ne pourrez pas faire partie de leur équipe... des nouvelles idées ne sont pas les bienvenue. Par contre, les avantages sociaux sont très bien.
Pros
avantgaes sociaux
Cons
salaire, dynamique des employés
Mind numbing
Courier Owner/Operator (Former Employee) – Port Alberni, BC – 7 May 2018
Worked as an owner/operator courier. Was steady work but that's about the best part. Found it mind numbing after the first month. Not much understanding/support from management and as cheap as can be. Had to work on my wedding day as the owner/op positions don't have any vacation/sick days. It was a good experience as it motivated me to quit and go into the electrical trade.
Pros
working without direct supervision
Cons
mind numbing repetitive work.
i was working night shift only
Courier (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 2 May 2018
My job was to unload the trailers and sort the packages coming to Mississauga Terminal . Work was very hard hard and required heavy lifting .
Pros
dental and vision health benefits
Cons
night shift
Very hard job
Warehouse Associate (Former Employee) – Etobicoke, ON – 30 April 2018
Long hours on your feet with minimal breaks. Very hot warehouse. Some conflict with permanent employees. Did not feel valued as a temp worker. Is good for short term but not too sure if I would work there again on a long term basis.
All the employees ever wanted to do was quit!!
Shipment Resolution Specialist (Former Employee) – Kingston, ON – 26 April 2018
I was here for a few months but all I heard was constant complaints from the seasoned employees. Not recommended. They will burn you out. Not worth it.
Pros
Decent pay
Cons
Horrible management
Nice place to work
Chef de service (Current Employee) – Montréal, QC – 19 April 2018
Excellent workplace culture
The company is mindset to lead the business and ensure that every single employee is accountable for the success
he life balance is excellent depending on your position of course
The company is mindset to lead the business and ensure that every single employee is accountable for the success
he life balance is excellent depending on your position of course
Not for the faint at heart
Courier (Former Employee) – Fort McMurray, AB – 10 April 2018
This was an amazing job. Very physical and helped maintain a healthy lifestyle. The management was amazing at handling all the issues that came up be them physical or emotional and the help available and offered is second to none!
great company
Workplace Facilitator (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 5 April 2018
Location closed down, call center was moved to Moncton, when i was there the managers did their best to push and help you advance within the company to different positions.
Pros
room for advancement
Cons
closed location
Great IT team, dedicated and quality oriented
Technical Consultant - Quality Assurance (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 5 April 2018
Purolator is dealing with a lot of competition from many angles, stress is evident in many areas.
Management is top-notch. Culture is a little tight and not much daily fun.
Management is top-notch. Culture is a little tight and not much daily fun.
great place to work
Courier (Former Employee) – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – 3 April 2018
very fast paced, is a great opportunity to meet people, which I really enjoyed. Great group of people to work with. Very group dynamic. Good wages, very flexible schedule when emergencies arrive.
Pros
family oriented
Cons
time constraints
Loved this job
Sorter (Former Employee) – Richmond, BC – 2 April 2018
Great job, looked forward to working each day. The manager had awesome people skills and treated us with respect. In return, we work hard to get the job done right. also got paid well
Pros
everything was fun. they were my work family.
Cons
none
Great hourly rate
Sorter (Former Employee) – Moncton, NB – 29 March 2018
Purolator is a fast paces shipping company that has a good benefit plan and room for advancement. The shift hours are not long 35 hours a week but provides a good weekly pay.
Pros
Fast paced enviroment makes the day go quick
Cons
Hard physical labour cold in winter hot in summer