UPS to Hire 500 in Philadelphia Area

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UPS (NYSE: UPS) plans to hire over 500 part-time package handlers in the Philadelphia area, offering permanent positions with potential career advancement. The jobs come with competitive pay starting at up to $17.00 per hour, healthcare benefits, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance through the Earn and Learn program, which has invested nearly $670 million in employee education since 1997. Over 120,000 part-time employees have transitioned to full-time roles, indicating strong promotion potential within the company. Interested applicants can apply at upsjobs.com.

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• Hiring over 500 part-time employees in Philadelphia, expanding workforce.
• Competitive pay of up to $17.00 per hour, including annual raises.
• Healthcare benefits available after a short waiting period.
• Tuition assistance program with nearly $670 million invested, supporting employee education.

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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
  

PHILADELPHIA, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it expects to hire over 500 employees in the Philadelphia 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 Lucia Peyton, Director of Human Resources. “We’re looking for people to join our team here in the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia-area locations:

Lawnside - 301 E Oak Ave, Lawnside, NJ 08045        

Oregon Ave - 15 E Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148     

PHL Air Hub - 1 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153

Willow Grove - 700 Blair Mill Rd, Horsham, PA 19044

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 plan for hiring in Philadelphia?

UPS plans to hire over 500 part-time package handlers in the Philadelphia area.

What benefits do part-time positions at UPS offer?

Part-time positions at UPS offer healthcare, tuition assistance, retirement contributions, and a discounted stock purchase opportunity.

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

The starting pay for part-time positions at UPS can go up to $17.00 per hour, depending on location and shift.

How many part-time employees have transitioned to full-time roles at UPS?

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

Where can I apply for a job at UPS in Philadelphia?

Interested applicants can apply for jobs at UPS at upsjobs.com.