UPS begins seasonal hiring for holiday delivery surge

ByAvianne Tan WABC logo
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
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UPS announced on Tuesday that it expects to hire around 90,000 to 95,000 seasonal employees to supported the e-commerce-driven holiday delivery surge.

"We have needs throughout the United States and anticipate more applicants this year than in 2013," says John McDevitt, UPS senior vice president of human resources and labor relations. "Individuals who begin employment at UPS during the holiday season have the opportunity to pursue a permanent position afterwards."

Seasonal positions include package sorters, loaders, delivery helpers and drivers.

Interested job seekers can apply online for these positions by visitingUPSjobs.com on their computer, smartphone or tablet.

UPS has implemented several actions since last year to provide customers with a smoother 2014 holiday experience:

  • UPS has added operating days and shifts. There will be full ground delivery and pick-up operations the Friday after Thanksgiving and nearly 50 new package sorting shifts throughout the company's existing hub locations.
  • Shipment tracking timing and accuracy will be improved with additional web and mobile app upgrades
  • Enhancements to the UPS My Choice service will give consumers improved alerts on delivery time windows and options for re-scheduling and re-routing.