The United Parcel Service announced that it will hire more than 100,000 employees ahead of the holiday season as the company forecasts an increase in package shipping.
The company is filling part-time and full-time seasonal positions, but primarily seasonal and CDL drivers, package handlers, and driver helpers. The company will offer competitive wages across multiple shifts in hundreds of locations across the country.
“We have made our hiring process as simple and easy as possible,” said Nando Cesarone, Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Operations. “UPS’s strength has always been our people, and we are excited about the opportunity to welcome new users to our team as we deliver what matters for our customers this holiday season.”
The company said its streamlined, digital-first process now takes just 25 minutes for most people to fill out an online application and receive a job offer. About 80 percent of seasonal positions do not require an interview.
The employer noted that nearly 35,000 seasonal employees earned permanent positions following the 2021 holiday season. A full-time UPS package delivery driver makes an average of $95,000 a year, plus an additional $50,000 in contributions to health, wellness, and pension benefits.
Plans to increase its workforce as employees in the company prepare for a potential union strike. Contract negotiations are to be held between UPS and Teamsters Union before their current contract’s expiration on July 2023.
