SANDY SPRINGS, GA — UPS is announcing plans to hire 100,000 seasonal employees ahead of the holiday season to help manage the increase in holiday package deliveries.
UPS officials say they expect to deliver more than 4 billion RFID-enabled packages before the end of the year. UPS’s RFID-powered tracking technology offers more precise, real-time tracking information as packages move through the network, officials said.
“Peak season is one of the most critical times of year to deliver, and no one does it better than UPS,” said Matt Guffey, Executive Vice President and Chief U.S. Domestic Officer. “We’ve delivered industry-leading service for eight consecutive peak seasons, earning our customers’ trust year after year. We know what it takes to perform when demand is at its highest, and we’re ready to do it again.”
In addition, officials say UPS is expanding solutions that will help businesses and consumers protect important shipments during the holiday season.
“UPS RFID technology helps provide greater visibility, reduces uncertainty and improves the overall delivery experience,” Kurt Goodwin, Customer Experience Executive for Crutchfield, a premium consumer electronics retailer. “For Crutchfield, that means fewer customer concerns, fewer tracking-related contacts, and greater confidence during the busiest shipping period of the year.”
According to UPS officials, during the holiday season, UPS customers will also benefit from:
- Best-in-class UPS drivers: Backed by a longstanding commitment to safety and service, UPS drivers help ensure packages arrive when and where customers expect them.
- Greater pickup visibility: New scheduling capability and alerts give customers updates about the status of their pickups.
- Simplified returns: UPS and Happy Returns provide end-to-end reverse logistics options for businesses and their customers.
- Flexible delivery options: UPS’s end-to-end network offers premium air and ground service, plus Roadie offers local same-day and big-and-bulky delivery.
- Increased automation: New or enhanced automated facilities in Denver, St. Paul, Syracuse and Portland improve network efficiency and support service performance.
- Holiday-ready packaging: Customers can choose a limited-edition holiday express box creating a more festive customer experience from shipment to delivery.
UPS officials say the hiring of 100,000 seasonal employees will take place in hundreds of locations nationwide, offering competitive pay, flexible shifts that fit various schedules and a path to a permanent job.
For more information, visit https://www.jobs-ups.com to learn more and apply.
WSB Radio’s Ashley Simmons & Rob Archer contributed to this story.
