Key facts
- UPS plans to hire over 100,000 seasonal employees across hundreds of US locations.
- Seasonal workers will help sort, move, and deliver packages during the holiday rush.
- The hiring process takes about 25 minutes for most applicants, with nearly 80% not requiring an interview.
- UPS aims to meet customer demand after topping competitors in on-time performance last holiday season.
- The company previously announced plans to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026.
United Parcel Service announced on Wednesday that it will hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees to prepare for the upcoming holiday shipping season. The company is seeking to meet customer demand, having achieved superior on-time performance last year and topping its two major competitors for a third consecutive year.
The seasonal workers will primarily fill full- and part-time positions such as delivery and CDL drivers, package handlers, and driver helpers across hundreds of locations nationwide. UPS has streamlined its hiring process, with applications taking about 25 minutes and nearly 80% of seasonal roles not requiring an interview.
This hiring initiative comes as UPS has been scaling down its operations. In January, the company announced plans to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs and close 24 facilities by 2026, a move aimed at reducing shipments for its largest customer, Amazon, and focusing on more profitable deliveries. The company also highlighted its commitment to investing in its people, offering competitive wages, benefits, and educational assistance programs like the Earn and Learn program.