Flexible Warehouse Package Handler(Blue Island)
Position in Blue Island, IL
Primary Details
- Position: Warehouse Package Handler (Flexible/Contract, Blue Island)
- Employer: UPS (Hiring in Blue Island)
- Location: Blue Island, IL
- This Blue Island-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Blue Island, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Blue Island, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
What You Get
- Compensation: $24-$26/Hour (approx. $30.3k/Year)
- Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
Day-to-Day
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Blue Island location.
About UPS & Our Culture
At UPS, we have been moving the world forward for over a century, and our warehouse teams are the engine behind every delivery. When you explore UPS warehouse jobs, you are stepping into one of the most respected logistics networks on the planet. Our package centers and hubs are built on a culture of safety, teamwork, and advancement from within. These warehouse jobs offer something rare in today's labor market — a part-time schedule paired with full union benefits and a genuine pathway into one of the most coveted logistics careers in America.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"I started as a Package Handler three years ago just to pay for school, and now I am a full-time driver making incredible money. The Teamsters benefits kicked in faster than I expected, and the Earn & Learn tuition program literally paid for two semesters. If you want real UPS warehouse jobs that actually go somewhere, this is the one." - Current Full-Time Driver, Former Package Handler.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Warehouse Package Handler, you are the physical backbone of our package center operation. Working fast-paced sort shifts, you will load, unload, and sort parcels that keep our delivery network running precisely on schedule every single day.
- Trailer Unloading: Pull packages from inbound 53-foot trailers at high speed, placing every parcel onto the correct inbound conveyor belt for system scanning and sortation.
- Package Sorting: Read digital destination labels and manually direct parcels to the correct outbound chutes, belts, or route cages based on zip-code routing instructions.
- Package Car Loading: Stack packages inside UPS package cars in precise delivery sequence order, ensuring every driver can execute their route without searching for a single parcel.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Package Handlers receive Teamsters union medical, dental, and vision benefits, a pension contribution, and access to the UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance program — up to $25,000 toward your college education. Paid vacation and weekly paychecks are standard from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Warehouse Package Handler position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $24 - $26. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Blue Island.
Where is this Warehouse Package Handler job located?
This position is based in Blue Island, IL. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Blue Island.
How many hours per week is this part-time Warehouse Package Handler role?
Part-time positions at UPS generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does UPS offer for this position?
UPS provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does UPS offer tuition assistance or education benefits?
Yes, UPS offers fully funded tuition reimbursement programs. Eligible associates can pursue degrees and certifications at no cost through programs like Career Choice, covering tuition, books, and fees.
Does UPS pay weekly for this role?
UPS offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the Blue Island facility.
