Brown Friday will mostly take place online, with 19 virtual information session slots available during the three-day hiring blitz.
The pay for seasonal positions varies depending on where you work and your shift. We took a quick peek at open roles across the country, and found that most warehouse worker positions usually pay between and an hour.
Here are some other key things to know:
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- Package handlers and warehouse workers
- Personal vehicle drivers
- Delivery drivers
- Tractor trailer drivers
- Driver helpers
You can register for a virtual hiring event here.
If your seasonal gig turns into a permanent job — even a part-time one — you’ll be eligible for health care and retirement benefits, too.
Too busy to make it to a Brown Friday event? You can always apply for seasonal jobs any time at www.jobs-ups.com.
Events last one hour. Available times range from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Jobseekers can attend either a virtual information session or an in-person event in select cities.
All of these roles can be physically demanding, so you must be able to lift, carry and/or slide between 35 and 75 pounds.
The information sessions are all the same, so you only need to sign up for one.
The webinar is also slated to explain the application process in detail.
How to Land a Job at the UPS Virtual Job Fair
UPS expects to hire 60,000 seasonal workers this week during their nationwide hiring event called Brown Friday. Photo courtesy of UPS
The delivery giant’s mass recruitment drive is part of a broader effort, announced last month, to hire 100,000 seasonal workers to support its yearly holiday shipping rush.
Seasonal jobs always have the potential to turn into full-time positions, and UPS is known for a strong culture of internal promotion.
The virtual job fair is aimed at helping potential applicants learn more about the company. A Q&A is scheduled to answer common questions like when work will begin and how long seasonal jobs typically last.
“Over the last three years, about one-third of people hired by UPS for seasonal package handler jobs were later hired in a permanent position,” according to the company’s website.
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Rachel Christian is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
- Certain positions may get a job offer in 30 minutes or less.
- Many positions won’t require an interview but driving positions do require a brief phone interview.
- Seasonal jobs can last until Jan. 15, depending on need.
- Pay varies by position and location.
- Warehouse workers and driver helper positions can select their start date after successfully completing an online application.
Companies are feeling the crunch of supply chain issues, labor shortages and high consumer demand this holiday season.
Seasonal employees can also participate in UPS’s Earn and Learn program, which, according to the company, can result in up to ,300 toward college expenses for just three months of work. Get the Penny Hoarder Daily <!–
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