History of UPS

UPS, known as the United Parcel Service was founded in 1907 by a 19 year old and 18 year old by the names of Jim Casey, and Claude Ryan.  Headquartered in Georgia, UPS boasts over 6.1 million customers in more than 200 countries around the world.

With over 15 million packages sent out a day, UPS sees itself growing year after year.  Known for their brown trucks, and brown uniforms, they have locations, as well as major hubs located around the world.  Today, they employ over 400,000 employees

Job Description / Average Wage

Part time package handler: You’re going to work on a part time basis.  This can vary from a few hours a week to as many as 30+.  You will be responsible for sorting packages, as well as loading up the trucks that are ready to go out, and deliver.  This is a job that requires a lot of standing, as well as lifting.  The average wage is from $8 to $15 a hour.

Loader: As a loader, you’re going to sort boxes, as well as load them up on the truck as the shipments come through.  You’re going to want to make sure that the truck is organized and the line is running smoothly.   This job will require lots of heavy lifting, as well as standing on your feet.  The average wage is $8 to $14 a hour.

Supervisor: Your duties will include supervising the warehouse to ensure that everything is running at 100%.  You will assist with package handling, helping the workers, drivers, as well as reporting any problems to upper management.  This job pays $20,000 to as much as $32,000 a year.

Driver: Your sole responsibility will be to run your routes and deliver all sorts of packages to just about any home, or business.   You will also have to pick up packages, as well as answer any questions a business or home may have.  This job will pay anywhere from $52,000 to $88,000 a year.

Driver Helper: This job is generally opened during the busier seasons.   You’re going to assist the driver as he/she drives around on their route.  You’re going to grab boxes from the back, as well as help throw them right at the door where the customer receives their package.  You will also assist with organizing the goods and more.  The average wage is $8 to $14 a hour.

Sorter: Your job will include sorting packages that will come through the warehouse.  You will sort it for each individual route.  This will then go to the package handler, or the driver.  This job will pay around $9 to as much as $17 a hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, as well as Vision
• 401(K)
• College Tuition Assistance
• Life insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan
• FSA
• Adoption Assistance and more

How to apply

UPS will require that you apply for a job online.  If you’re interested in applying for a job, you can go to the career page located here.  Sort by state, and look for job openings in your local city.