UPS to Hire 300 in Southern California

A UPS worker handles a package in an undated photo provided by the company.

UPS is on a blitz to hire for 300 permanent part-time positions throughout Southern California, the company announced this week.

The jobs are package handling positions at UPS sorting hubs “that can lead to a career,” UPS said in a written statement.

The hiring frenzy is the result of “rapid and ongoing growth of ecommerce coupled with overall demand for our services,” said UPS Director of Human Resources Christine Castaldi.

“We’re looking for people who want to start a great career at UPS,” she said. “Together, we’ll continue moving our world forward by delivering what matters.”

More than half of current UPS full-time drivers and managers began their careers with part-time package handling positions, according to the company.

“These jobs come with competitive pay and benefits, including healthcare — after a short waiting period, retirement contributions, tuition assistance and a discounted stock purchase program,” the UPS Statement said.

Starting pay ranges from $14.50 to $16 per hour, depending on location, position and shift, representatives said.

Positions are available at sorting centers in Sylmar, Los Angeles, La Mirada, Ontario and Riverside.

Those interested were urged to apply online at upsjobs.com.