Highland Part-Time:Part-time Package Sorter
Local Job Overview: Highland
Primary Details
- Urgency: Immediate start available in Highland.
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- Company: OnTrac
- Excellent work-life balance in Highland.
- Worksite: Highland, IL (Local Candidate Preferred)
- Earnings: $14-$17/Hour (approx. $17k/Year)
- Ideal for: Students, Graduates, or Entry-Level candidates.
- Part-Time Opportunity in Highland: Part-time Package Sorter
- This Highland-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our OnTrac team in Highland, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Highland, a key hub for the Warehousing And Logistics industry.
Drive the Regional E-Commerce Boom
About OnTrac
OnTrac is a premier regional package delivery and distribution company, specializing in fast, overnight delivery for e-commerce retailers across the United States. The Part-Time Package Sorter is the core muscle of our regional network, ensuring that online orders are routed correctly to reach customers faster than national carriers. When you embark on a career in logistics jobs with OnTrac, you are joining a growing, dynamic team defined by regional speed and operational reliability.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking punctual, highly active, and safety-conscious individuals to join our warehouse sorting team. As a Part-Time Package Sorter, you will unload freight, sort packages via conveyor belts, and prepare routes for the morning delivery drivers. You will serve as a professional logistics ambassador, delivering the signature speed that sets OnTrac apart in the express shipping industry. This part-time role offers an excellent workout and steady package volume.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Package Sorting: Rapidly read zip codes and routing labels on moving conveyor belts, pulling off packages and tossing them into the correct driver route bins.
- Trailer Unloading: Work as a team to safely and quickly unload incoming 53-foot trailers filled with loose e-commerce packages.
- Staging & Loading: Organize sorted packages logically for the delivery contractors, ensuring fragile items are protected and heavy items are placed securely.
- Facility Safety: Maintain a clean and organized warehouse floor, adhering strictly to proper lifting techniques to ensure a zero-accident environment.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your physical effort and sorting efficiency are rewarded with strong earning potential:
- Salary: Competitive part-time pay ranging from $17.50 to $21.00 per hour, depending on facility location and shift time.
- Consistent Shifts: Benefit from highly predictable, part-time schedules (typically early morning/sunrise or twilight sorts).
- Career Advancement: Join a rapidly expanding logistics company with opportunities to transition into Lead Sorter or Operations Supervisor roles.
- Casual Environment: A relaxed, active warehouse environment where teamwork is paramount.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- Must possess the ability to pass a standard background check.
- No prior warehousing experience is required; we provide full on-the-job training.
- Strong physical stamina with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, bend, reach, and stand continuously for the duration of the sort.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Package Sorter position pay at OnTrac?
This role offers a pay range of $14 - $17. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Highland.
Where is this Package Sorter job located?
This position is based in Highland, IL. Check the job details for the exact work location and nearest site within Highland.
Can I work this part-time Package Sorter job around another job or schedule?
Yes. This is a part-time role — typically around 15 to 30 hours per week — and OnTrac offers flexible scheduling with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Many people work it as a second job or to earn extra income around a full-time job, school, or family. Share your availability when you apply.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Package Sorter job?
No prior experience is required. OnTrac provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts usually run from late evening into the early morning — for example around 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM — though exact hours vary by employer and location in Highland. Night shifts often add shift-differential pay on top of the base hourly rate.
How many hours per week is this part-time Package Sorter role?
Part-time roles at OnTrac typically run about 15 to 30 hours per week, usually in 4- to 6-hour shifts you can often pick around your availability. Exact hours depend on the location's needs and the days and times you can work.
