UPS to Hire 150 in Washington D.C. Area

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UPS announced plans to hire over 150 part-time employees in the Washington D.C. area for permanent package handling roles. These positions offer competitive pay starting at $17.00 per hour, along with benefits such as healthcare, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance. Notably, 56% of current drivers and management began as part-time package handlers. UPS's 'Earn and Learn' program provides eligible employees with up to $25,000 for college expenses, reflecting a strong investment in employee development with nearly $670 million allocated since 1997.

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• Plans to hire over 150 part-time employees in Washington D.C.
• Competitive pay starting at $17.00 per hour with annual raises.
• Strong employee advancement opportunities, with 56% of current drivers and managers having started as part-time workers.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance.
• Investment of nearly $670 million in employee tuition assistance since 1997.

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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  
  

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire over 150 employees in the Washington D.C. 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 Lucia Peyton, Director of Human Resources. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C.-area location:

Burtonsville - 14841 Sweitzer Ln, Laurel, MD 20707

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 plans does UPS have in Washington D.C. area?

UPS plans to hire over 150 part-time employees in the Washington D.C. area for permanent positions.

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

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

What benefits do UPS part-time employees receive?

UPS part-time employees receive healthcare, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and a discounted stock purchase program.

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

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

What is the 'Earn and Learn' program at UPS?

The 'Earn and Learn' program allows eligible employees to earn up to $25,000 towards college expenses.