UPS to Hire 150 in Greensboro Area

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UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced it aims to hire over 150 part-time employees in Greensboro, NC, specifically for permanent package handling roles. The company highlights that over 120,000 part-time employees have transitioned to full-time positions, indicating strong internal career advancement potential. Competitive benefits include healthcare, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance, with hourly pay starting at $17.00. UPS has invested nearly $670 million in tuition aid since 1997. Interested applicants can apply through upsjobs.com.

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• UPS aims to hire over 150 permanent part-time employees in Greensboro.
• Over 120,000 part-time employees have advanced to full-time roles.
• Attractive benefits include healthcare, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance.
• Hourly starting pay is competitive at up to $17.00.

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• None.

• Part-time positions are available on multiple shifts
• These positions offer health care, pension and tuition benefits, and a discounted stock purchase opportunity
• Over 120,000 part-time employees at UPS have gone on to full-time driving positions or into management roles
• For those displaced by COVID-19, UPS jobs offer an opportunity to launch a new career
• Applications available at upsjobs.com  
  

GREENSBORO, N.C., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire over 150 employees in the Greensboro area. These jobs are permanent, part-time package handling positions in UPS sortation hubs and centers that can lead to a career.

More than 56 percent of UPS’s current drivers and management staff were originally hired for part-time package handler jobs. Promotion from within enabled many to begin their careers at UPS.

“We’re proud to move our world forward by delivering what matters, and the rapid and ongoing growth of ecommerce coupled with overall demand for our services is creating new part-time opportunities,” said Chris Franzoni, Director of Human Resources. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Greensboro area, and to possibly start a great career at UPS.”

Through the company’s Earn and Learn program, eligible employees who are students can earn up to $25,000 towards college expenses, in addition to their hourly pay. UPS has invested nearly $670 million in tuition assistance – nearly $30 million a year since the program was established in 1997 – helping over 300,000 employees pay for their college education.

These jobs come with competitive pay and benefits, including healthcare (after a short waiting period), retirement contributions, tuition assistance and a discounted stock purchase program. Hourly starting pay is up to $17.00 depending on location, shift and position, and includes annual raises.

UPS is hiring at the following Greensboro-area location:

Greensboro Hub - 3100 Flagstone Dr., Greensboro, NC 27406

Interested applicants should apply at upsjobs.com.

Photos and video b-roll can be found at: brand.ups.com/en-us/UPS-Hiring.html

About UPS

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is one of the world’s largest package delivery companies with 2020 revenue of $84.6 billion, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 220 countries and territories. The company’s more than 540,000 employees embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to being a steward of the environment and positively contributing to the communities we serve around the world. UPS also takes a strong and unwavering stance in support of diversity, equity and inclusion. The company can be found on the Internet at www.ups.com, with more information at www.stories.ups.com and www.investors.ups.com.

Contact:

UPS Media Relations, pr@ups.com

FAQ

What hiring initiatives did UPS announce in May 2021?

UPS announced plans to hire over 150 part-time employees in Greensboro, NC.

What is the hourly pay for part-time positions at UPS in Greensboro?

The hourly starting pay is up to $17.00, depending on location, shift, and position.

What benefits do part-time employees at UPS receive?

Benefits include healthcare, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and a discounted stock purchase opportunity.

How many part-time UPS employees have transitioned to full-time positions?

More than 120,000 part-time employees have moved into full-time driving or management roles.

What program offers tuition assistance for UPS employees?

The Earn and Learn program provides eligible employees with up to $25,000 towards college expenses.