UPS Turns Friday, November 4 ‘Brown’ With Hiring Blitz to Fill Thousands of Seasonal Jobs

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UPS (NYSE: UPS) plans to hire over 60,000 seasonal employees for the upcoming holiday season during its UPS Brown Friday event starting Nov. 4, 2022. The initiative includes more than 450 hiring events nationwide, with digital applications taking less than 25 minutes. Notably, about 80% of seasonal roles do not require interviews. UPS emphasizes its commitment to career development, with nearly 35,000 seasonal hires transitioning to permanent positions last year. The average full-time driver earns $95,000 annually, along with substantial benefits, including educational assistance.

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• Plans to hire over 60,000 seasonal employees to meet holiday demand.
• 80% of seasonal positions do not require an interview, streamlining the hiring process.
• Offers competitive wages, with full-time drivers averaging $95,000 annually, plus $50,000 in benefits.
• Proven pathway for seasonal employees to transition to permanent roles, with 35,000 making the switch in 2021.

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ATLANTA, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

• In-person and virtual hiring events; digital-first applications take 25 minutes or less
• Nearly 80% of seasonal positions do not require an interview

UPS (NYSE: UPS) said today it plans to hire at least 60,000 of the 100,000+ seasonal employees it needs for the holiday season in one weekend. UPS Brown Friday begins Nov. 4, with more than 450 in-person and virtual events scheduled across the country.

“With major retailers announcing holiday deals long before Cyber Monday, it’s more important than ever that we staff up now to meet the demands of the busy holiday shipping season,” said Nando Cesarone, Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Operations. “We are well on our way to hiring the 100,000+ seasonal employees we announced in September, and UPS Brown Friday is a three-day sprint that helps us achieve that goal.”

UPS is now hiring:

• Seasonal delivery and CDL drivers
• Warehouse workers
• Driver helpers

UPS has made it easier than ever to land a seasonal job. Many applicants will have a job offer in hand in less than 25 minutes, and nearly 80 percent of seasonal positions do not require an interview.

While seasonal jobs are an opportunity to earn some extra income around the holidays, at UPS they are also a proven pathway to a career – nearly 35,000 seasonal employees earned permanent positions following the 2021 holidays. UPS jobs offer industry-leading wages and benefits, and reward people who stay. A full-time UPS package delivery driver makes an average of $95,000 per year, plus an additional $50,000 in contributions to health, wellness and pension benefits.

Through the company’s Earn and Learn program, eligible employees can earn up to $25,000 (lifetime maximum) for college tuition and expenses. Part-time seasonal employees are even eligible for pro-rated reimbursement the day they are hired. In 2021, UPS invested $30 million in education assistance programs for its people.

A list of local hiring events and information about the company’s virtual hiring information sessions is available here. Those who are unable to attend a hiring fair can still apply at UPSjobs.com. Visual assets can be found here.

About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is one of the world’s largest companies, with 2021 revenue of $97.3 billion, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 220 countries and territories. Focused on its purpose statement, “Moving our world forward by delivering what matters,” the company’s more than 500,000 employees embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world. UPS also takes an unwavering stance in support of diversity, equity and inclusion. More information can be found at www.ups.com, about.ups.com and www.investors.ups.com.  

FAQ

What is UPS's plan for seasonal hiring in 2022?

UPS plans to hire at least 60,000 seasonal employees during its UPS Brown Friday event starting on November 4, 2022.

How many seasonal employees does UPS aim to hire for the holiday season?

UPS aims to hire over 100,000 seasonal employees for the holiday season.

How quickly can applicants land a job at UPS?

Many applicants can receive a job offer in less than 25 minutes.

What are the benefits of working seasonally at UPS?

Seasonal employees at UPS can earn competitive wages, receive education assistance, and have opportunities for permanent employment.

What is the average salary for full-time drivers at UPS?

Full-time UPS package delivery drivers earn an average of $95,000 per year, not including additional benefits.