UPS to Hire 250 in Atlanta Area

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UPS announced plans to hire over 250 part-time employees in the Atlanta area for package handling positions. These roles are permanent and can lead to full-time opportunities, reflecting the company’s commitment to internal promotion, as over 56% of current drivers and management began as part-time handlers. The positions come with competitive pay, healthcare, retirement benefits, and tuition assistance through the Earn and Learn program, which has invested nearly $670 million since 1997. Interested candidates can apply at upsjobs.com.

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• UPS is hiring over 250 part-time employees in Atlanta, creating job opportunities.
• More than 56% of UPS's current drivers and management were hired from part-time roles, indicating strong internal promotion.
• Positions offer competitive pay, healthcare, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance.
• The 'Earn and Learn' program provides up to $25,000 in college assistance, demonstrating UPS's commitment to employee development.

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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  
  

ATLANTA, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire over 250 employees in the Atlanta 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 Carlos Barrera, Director of Human Resources. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Atlanta 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 Atlanta-area location:

Atlanta - 1 Sandy Creek Road, Atlanta, GA 30331

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 job opportunities is UPS creating in Atlanta?

UPS is hiring over 250 part-time package handling positions in the Atlanta area.

What benefits come with the part-time positions at UPS?

The part-time positions offer healthcare, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and a discounted stock purchase opportunity.

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

Hourly starting pay for part-time package handlers at UPS is up to $17.00, depending on location and position.

How has UPS's hiring contributed to employee career growth?

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

Where can I apply for UPS jobs in Atlanta?

Interested applicants can apply at upsjobs.com.