UPS to Hire 250 in Portland Area

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UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced plans to hire over 250 part-time employees in the Portland area, focusing on package handling roles that could lead to full-time positions. The company highlights that over 56% of current drivers and management started as part-time employees. Positions offer competitive pay up to $19.00 per hour, healthcare benefits, pension contributions, and tuition assistance through the Earn and Learn program, where eligible employees can earn up to $25,000 for college expenses. Applications are available at upsjobs.com.

Positive

• Hiring over 250 part-time employees creates job opportunities in the Portland area.
• Competitive pay of up to $19.00 per hour, plus benefits including healthcare and tuition assistance.
• Opportunity for advancement as over 120,000 part-time employees have transitioned to full-time roles or management.

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• None.

• 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  
  

PORTLAND, Ore., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire over 250 employees in the Portland 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 Joe Braham, President, UPS Northwest District. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Portland 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 $19.00 depending on location, shift and position, and includes annual raises.

UPS is hiring at the following Portland-area locations:

Alderwood – 9601 NE Alderwood Rd, Portland, OR 97720        

Portland – 6707 North Basin, Portland, OR 97217     

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 Portland?

UPS is hiring for part-time package handling positions in Portland.

What benefits do UPS employees receive?

UPS employees receive healthcare, pension contributions, tuition assistance, and discounts on stock purchases.

How much does UPS pay for part-time positions?

UPS offers competitive pay for part-time positions starting at up to $19.00 per hour.

How many employees has UPS hired in Portland?

UPS plans to hire over 250 employees in the Portland area.

What is the Earn and Learn program at UPS?

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