AUSTIN, Texas — UPS has announced that it plans to hire more than 760 Austin-area people in preparation for the holiday season.
UPS is anticipating an increase in package volume from November through January and expects to hire around 100,000 seasonal employees.
UPS Chief Operating Officer Jim Barber said that the reason for the large number of seasonal positions is so that they can handle the increased volume.
"We expect another record peak season this year, with daily package deliveries nearly doubling compared to our average of 20 million per day," said Barber.
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UPS is hiring at two Austin-area locations:
- Austin UPS Facility: 9020 Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas
- Round Rock UPS Facility: 33 Roundville Lane, Round Rock, Texas
Various seasonal and permanent jobs are available:
- Package handlers, $14/hour
- Delivery and tractor-trailer drivers $21/hour
- Driver-helpers, $14/hour
- Part-time and seasonal supervisors
Seasonal employees that are also students have the opportunity to earn up to $1,300 towards their college expenses in addition to their regular pay through UPS' Earn and Learn program.
Applications can be found online on UPS' website.
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