UPS to Hire 300 in Los Angeles Area

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UPS announced plans to hire 300 part-time employees in the greater Los Angeles area, focusing on package handling positions at its sortation hubs. The jobs offer benefits including healthcare, pension, tuition assistance, and participation in a discounted stock purchase program. Hourly pay ranges from $14.50 to $16. Over 120,000 part-time UPS employees have transitioned to full-time roles. UPS's 'Earn and Learn' program allows eligible employees to earn up to $25,000 for college expenses, with UPS investing nearly $670 million into this initiative since 1997.

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• Hiring 300 part-time employees in greater Los Angeles.
• Part-time jobs lead to career advancement; over 120,000 have transitioned to full-time roles.
• Benefits include healthcare, pension, tuition assistance, and stock purchase options.
• Competitive pay between $14.50-$16 per hour with annual raises.

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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  

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire 300 employees in the greater LA 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.

“The rapid and ongoing growth of ecommerce coupled with overall demand for our services is creating new part-time opportunities in the greater LA area,” said Christine Castaldi, Director of Human Resources. “We’re looking for people who want to start a great career at UPS. Together, we’ll continue moving our world forward by delivering what matters.”

Through the company’s Earn and Learn program, eligible employees who are students can earn up to $25,000 toward 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 between $14.50 and $16 depending on location, shift, and position, and includes annual raises.

UPS is hiring at the following Los Angeles-area locations:

Inland Empire 20801 Krameria 63 Ave., Riverside, CA 92518

La Mirada 16301 Trojan Way, La Mirada, CA 90638

Main Street 1800 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90013

Ontario 3140 E. Jurupa St., Ontario, CA 91761

San Fernando 12745 Arroyo St., Sylmar, CA 91342

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 is UPS's hiring initiative in Los Angeles?

UPS plans to hire 300 part-time package handling employees in the greater Los Angeles area.

What benefits do part-time UPS positions offer?

Part-time positions at UPS offer healthcare, pension, tuition assistance, and a discounted stock purchase program.

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

Hourly pay for part-time positions at UPS ranges from $14.50 to $16, depending on location and shift.

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

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

How many part-time employees at UPS have advanced to full-time positions?

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