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UPS Hiring Part-time Package Handlers

UPS is always looking to add more part-time package handlers to its sorting facility in Hodgkins, Illinois, according to UPS recruitment manager, Bob Difino. At 1.5 million square feet, Difino boasts that the Hodgkins sorting facility is the world's largest, with approximately 6,000 package handlers.

Fortunately for interested Chicago-area job seekers, there is a reliable and convenient mode of public transportation to shuttle employees to and from the Hodgkins facility. In fact, that was a top priority for UPS. "We partnered with Pace and CTA to create a comprehensive transportation network, so that everyone has an opportunity to work here," says Difino. There are several designated pick-up points in Chicago where employees can board a bus that will take them straight to the UPS facility in Hodgkins. Difino says that UPS also offers employees monthly bus passes at a reduced rate. (Additional information on bus schedules will be provided to candidates during the interview process.)

UPS offers four different work shifts, and the bus schedules coincide with the start and end times of each shift, so that employees won't be left stranded. "Over 40 percent of our daily workforce comes in on public transportation," says Difino, adding that he particularly needs package handlers for the "sunrise" shift, from 4:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Starting pay is $8.50 per hour, with a 50 cent increase after three months.

"We offer the most competitive pay, the best equipment and the best benefits in the industry," says Difino. Part-time workers are eligible for medical benefits after 40 days, along with dependent healthcare coverage and vision/dental benefits further into their employment. Be advised that UPS package handlers are dues-paying union members.

In addition, the UPS "Earn and Learn" program offers college tuition assistance to all employees. "UPS is a promotion-from-within company," says Difino. "Even our CEO worked as a part-time package handler." (For more information on jobs with UPS, visit: www.upsjobs.com.)

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