UPS to Hire 150 in Providence Area

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UPS announced plans to hire 150 part-time employees in the Providence area, focusing on package handling positions that can lead to full-time careers. With over 56% of current drivers and management starting as part-time workers, the company emphasizes internal promotion. Competitive pay starts at up to $17.00 per hour, alongside benefits such as healthcare, pension, and tuition assistance. UPS has invested nearly $670 million in tuition help over the years, aiding 300,000 employees. Interested applicants can apply at upsjobs.com.

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• Hiring 150 part-time positions in Providence area, providing growth opportunities.
• Over 56% of UPS's current drivers and management began as part-time employees.
• Competitive pay up to $17.00 per hour with annual raises and benefits.
• Tuition assistance program investing nearly $670 million, helping over 300,000 employees.

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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  
  
  

PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire 150 employees in the Providence 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 Karsys Hernandez, Director of Human Resources. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Providence 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 Providence-area location:

Providence – 150 Plan Way, Warwick, RI 02866        

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 positions is UPS hiring for in Providence?

UPS is hiring for 150 part-time package handling positions.

What benefits do UPS part-time employees receive?

Part-time employees at UPS receive healthcare, pension, tuition assistance, and a discounted stock purchase opportunity.

How much is the starting pay for UPS part-time positions?

The starting pay for UPS part-time positions is up to $17.00 per hour.

What is the significance of part-time jobs at UPS?

More than 56% of current drivers and management began their careers as part-time employees.

How can I apply for a job at UPS?

Interested applicants can apply at upsjobs.com.