UPS to Hire 500 in Chicagoland Area

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UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced plans to hire nearly 500 part-time employees in the greater Chicago area, providing permanent positions in package handling that can lead to long-term careers. The company emphasizes promoting from within, with over 56% of current drivers and management starting as part-time package handlers. New hires will receive competitive pay, healthcare, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance. UPS's "Earn and Learn" program offers up to $25,000 for college expenses. Interested applicants can apply at upsjobs.com.

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• Hiring nearly 500 part-time employees in Chicago area, enhancing workforce.
• Over 120,000 part-time employees have transitioned to full-time roles.
• Competitive pay up to $24 per hour with benefits including healthcare and tuition assistance.
• Earn and Learn program provides up to $25,000 for eligible employees' college expenses.

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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
  

HODKINS, Ill., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire almost 500 employees in the greater Chicago 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 Rommel Carlson, Director of Human Resources. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Chicago 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 $24 depending on shift, and includes annual raises.

UPS is hiring at the following Chicagoland-area location:

Hodgkins – 1 UPS WAY HODGKINS, IL 60525

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 hiring in the Chicago area?

UPS is hiring nearly 500 part-time package handling positions in the greater Chicago area.

What benefits do part-time positions at UPS offer?

Benefits include healthcare, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and a discounted stock purchase option.

How many UPS employees transitioned from part-time to full-time?

Over 120,000 part-time employees have moved into full-time or management roles.

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

Hourly starting pay for part-time positions can be up to $24, depending on the shift.

Where can I apply for UPS jobs in Chicago?

Interested applicants can apply at upsjobs.com.