UPS to Hire 450 in Dallas/Ft. Worth Area

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UPS announced plans to hire over 450 part-time employees in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for package handling positions at their sortation hubs. These roles provide opportunities for advancement, as over 120,000 part-time employees have transitioned to full-time roles. UPS offers competitive pay, starting at up to $16.50 per hour, along with a range of benefits including healthcare, retirement options, and tuition assistance. The company's 'Earn and Learn' program allows eligible employees to earn up to $25,000 for college expenses.

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• UPS plans to hire over 450 part-time employees in Dallas/Ft. Worth.
• Over 120,000 part-time employees have successfully transitioned to full-time roles.
• Hourly pay starts at up to $16.50, with annual raises.
• Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance.

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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  
  

DALLAS, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire over 450 employees in the Dallas/Ft. Worth 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 Milton Bennett, Director of Human Resources for UPS in Texas. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Dallas/Ft. Worth 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 $16.50 depending on location, shift and position, and includes annual raises.

UPS is hiring at the following Dallas/Ft. Worth - area locations:

LONE STAR HUB:   2320 E BARDIN ROAD ARLINGTON, TX 76018                            

DALLAS/FT. WORTH AIRPORT:   1683 W. 19TH STREET DFW AIRPORT, TX 75261          

MESQUITE HUB: 4300 SAMUELL BLVD MESQUITE TX 75149

HASLET HUB: 1400 INTERMODAL PARKWAY, FORT WORTH, TX 76177

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 the Dallas/Ft. Worth area?

UPS is hiring for over 450 part-time package handling positions in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

What benefits does UPS offer for part-time employees?

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

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

The starting pay for part-time positions at UPS can be up to $16.50 per hour, depending on location, shift, and position.

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

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 student employees to earn up to $25,000 towards college expenses.