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- UPS announced Thursday it plans to hire more than 100,000 essential seasonal employees to handle the sharp increase in package volume.
- But UPS is looking to quickly ramp up its staff by offering jobs within 30 minutes of a candidate submitting an application.
- The move comes as job openings in the U.S. hit a record high and businesses are struggling to fill positions.
Package delivery giant UPS is looking to hire workers for the upcoming holiday season at super fast speeds.
The Atlanta-based company announced Thursday it plans to hire more than 100,000 essential seasonal employees to handle the sharp increase in package volume that kicks off each year in October and runs through January.
But UPS is looking to quickly ramp up its staff by offering jobs within 30 minutes of a candidate submitting an application.
“We’re preparing for another safe, record peak holiday season. With COVID-19 continuing to impact Americans, our services are more important than ever,” Nando Cesarone, president of U.S. operations, said in a release.
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“We plan to hire more than 100,000 people for seasonal jobs, many of whom will have an offer in hand within 30 minutes of applying. Our seasonal hires will help us provide the most reliable service in the industry, just like we did last year,” Cesarone said.
UPS is hiring package handlers, drivers, driver helpers and personal vehicle drivers for full and part time positions.
The company notes about one-third of seasonal package handlers over the last three years were later hired in permanent positions following the holiday season.
The move comes as job openings in the U.S. hit a record high and businesses are struggling to fill positions.
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