UPS hiring 125K seasonal workers: Here's who else is hiring for the holidays
A UPS driver makes a delivery on January 30, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida. The (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
UPS is hiring more than 125,000 seasonal workers ahead of the holiday season.
The package delivery company said on its website that it is accepting applications for seasonal and CDL drivers and package handlers.
According to UPS, nearly 75% of seasonal positions don’t require an interview, and applicants can get a job offer in 10 minutes.
The base pay for package handlers is $21 an hour, while the base pay for drivers is $23 an hour.
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Current UPS employees can get a $250 bonus for each seasonal worker they refer.
You can apply at upsjobs.com.
Aldi hiring 13K seasonal workers
Grocery chain Aldi also announced this month that it’s hiring more than 13,000 store and warehouse employees nationwide for the upcoming holiday season.
Alsi is also increasing national average starting wages for Aldi store positions to $18 an hour, and $23 an hour for warehouse jobs, based on market and position.
You can apply at careers.aldi.us.
Target hiring 100K seasonal employees
Retail giant Target is also hiring 100,000 seasonal workers to help with order pickup and drive-up, stocking and purchases. You can apply online at targetseasonaljobs.com.
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Other companies hiring seasonal workers
Other major companies that hire thousands of seasonal workers every year include FedEx and Amazon, though neither company has announced how many they plan to hire this year.
Macy’s is hiring 31,500 workers for the holidays, while Bath & Body Works plans to hire 32,700 people.
According to Reuters, retailers are expected to add 520,000 new jobs in the final quarter of this year, compared to 564,200 in 2023. A softer job market and tighter consumer spending are to blame for the lighter holiday hiring this year.