UPS seeking seasonal workers in JC area

As the busy holiday season approaches, UPS is seeking seasonal help in the Jefferson City area with ample opportunity for long-term employment.

The shipping juggernaut is seeking to hire around 100 seasonal employees in the area, with openings available for package delivery drivers, tractor-trailer drivers and package handlers. Full- and part-time jobs are available, with pay rates ranging from $15.50-$21 an hour, depending on the position.

The application process is digital-first now, taking around 25 minutes to complete according to a news release, and around 80 percent of available jobs don't even require an interview for there to be an offer.

About a third of all UPS workers began their tenures as seasonal employees, according to the company, with nearly 35,000 seasonal employees earning permanent jobs after last year's holiday season. Joy Dye, onboarding specialist for UPS's Central Plains district, which includes the Jefferson City area, said seasonal work was a great opportunity to start a career with the company.

"I always tell people that a seasonal opportunity at UPS is a great way to get your foot in the door and see what other kinds of opportunities there are," Dye said. "It can really be a great stepping stone to a full-time career with UPS. We offer industry-leading pay and benefits, and getting hired is easier than ever now."

Full-time drivers make an average of $95,000 a year with around $50,000 in annual contributions to benefits including health and wellness and pension, according to a news release.

UPS is bulking up its workforce nationwide as the busiest season of the year approaches, seeking to hire 100,000 seasonal employees across the country. Dye also encouraged job seekers across Mid-Missouri to apply as the company is hiring throughout the state, including in Columbia and Camdenton, as it prepares for a major increase in volume throughout the busy season.

"We're ready to deliver the holidays," Dye said.

For more information or to apply, visit upsjobs.com. Existing UPS employees can refer friends and family to the opportunity at ups.loop.jobs.