UPS to Hire 200 in Denver Area

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UPS plans to hire over 200 permanent part-time employees in the Denver area, providing opportunities in package handling that can lead to full-time roles. Benefits include healthcare, pension, and tuition assistance up to $25,000 for eligible employees. Hourly pay starts at $18.50, depending on the position. The company's growth in e-commerce is driving this hiring push. The application process can be accessed at upsjobs.com.

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• UPS is hiring over 200 part-time employees in Denver, creating job opportunities.
• More than 56% of UPS management began as part-time package handlers, indicating strong career progression.
• Benefits include healthcare, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and discounted stock purchase options.
• The company has invested nearly $670 million in 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 (after a short waiting period)
• 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   
  

DENVER, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire over 200 employees in the Denver 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 Jeff Bloedorn, Director of Human Resources for UPS in Colorado. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Denver 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, retirement contributions, tuition assistance and a discounted stock purchase program (after a short waiting period). Hourly starting pay is up to $18.50 depending on location, shift and position, and includes annual raises.

UPS is hiring at the following Denver-area location:

COMMERCE HUB: 5020 IVY STREET, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

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 new hiring initiative has UPS announced in Denver?

UPS plans to hire over 200 permanent part-time employees in Denver for package handling positions.

What benefits are offered to part-time employees at UPS?

UPS offers healthcare, pension, tuition assistance up to $25,000, and a discounted stock purchase option to part-time employees.

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

The starting pay for part-time positions at UPS is up to $18.50 per hour, depending on location and shift.

How can applicants apply for UPS jobs in Denver?

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

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

Part-time positions at UPS often lead to full-time roles; over 120,000 part-time employees have advanced to full-time positions.