UPS to Hire 150 in Harrisburg Area

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On May 18, 2021, UPS announced plans to hire over 100 part-time package handlers in the Harrisburg area. These positions, which can lead to full-time roles, offer benefits such as health care, pension, and tuition assistance. With over 120,000 part-time employees transitioning to full-time positions, UPS emphasizes career growth within the company. The starting hourly pay is up to $17.00, alongside opportunities for tuition support through the Earn and Learn program, benefiting more than 300,000 employees. Interested applicants can apply via upsjobs.com.

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• Hiring over 100 part-time package handlers in Harrisburg, creating job opportunities.
• Part-time roles can lead to full-time positions, with over 56% of drivers and management having started as part-time employees.
• Competitive pay starting at up to $17.00 per hour with annual raises.
• Comprehensive benefits including health care, pension, and tuition assistance through the Earn and Learn program, which has invested nearly $670 million since inception.

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• 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
  

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire over 100 employees in the Harrisburg 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 Tasha Hovland, Mid Atlantic District President. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg-area locations:

Harrisburg – 1821 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

Carlisle – 1 Ames Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015

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 are the benefits of part-time positions at UPS?

Part-time positions at UPS offer health care, pension benefits, tuition assistance, and a stock purchase opportunity.

How many employees is UPS hiring in Harrisburg?

UPS is hiring over 100 part-time employees in the Harrisburg area.

What is the starting pay for part-time jobs at UPS?

The starting hourly pay for part-time jobs at UPS is up to $17.00, depending on factors like location and shift.

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

Over 120,000 part-time employees at UPS have successfully transitioned to full-time driving or management roles.

How can I apply for a job at UPS?

Interested candidates can apply for UPS jobs at upsjobs.com.