Warehouse Worker - Package Handler

UPS; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Growth opportunities

401(k)

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

UPS is hiring Warehouse Workers in Santa Cruz, CA to load/unload packages, sort items, and support fast-paced operations.

Ideal candidates lift up to 70 lbs, have strong stamina, and can work legally in the U.S. This position offers stable weekly pay and benefits while promoting a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 70 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Maintain stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Attention to detail for accurate handling of packages.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Wear sturdy, safety‑approved work shoes.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload packages to and from UPS trailers and brown trucks.
• Sort packages to ensure correct destination routing.
• Collaborate with team to maintain efficient warehouse flow.
• Follow safety rules to protect self and others.
• Safely handle and safeguard customer and business materials.
• Perform duties with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

Skills

Lift 70 lbs

Stamina

Right to work

Attention to detail

Authorized to work

Work shoes

Job description

UPS Warehouse Workers

Also known as package handlers, many of our warehouse workers load/unload packages in and out of UPS trailers or our signature brown trucks. Others sort packages to ensure they make it to the right destination. They are a collaborative, energetic team- and they enjoy fast-paced work.

What You’ll Need

• The ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• Stamina – this is a workout like no other!
• Legal right to work in the U.S.
• An eye for detail
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• And a good pair of sturdy workshoes

Industry- Leading Benefits

• Excellent weekly pay
• Growth opportunities
• 401(k)
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Medical, dental, and vision after waiting period
• $0 healthcare premium
• Paid vacation
• Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
• Paid holidays
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Fair Chance Act Disclosure

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. UPS does consider job applicants with prior criminal convictions.

Job Duties

• Employees must conduct themselves with honesty and integrity in all their duties, including the ability to safeguard customer and business materials, packages, property, and information with which they are entrusted.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently without endangering yourself or others.
• Ability to perform your job free from the influence of drugs or alcohol. UPS maintains a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner. Employees must treat each other with courtesy, consideration, and professionalism.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business disputes.

The base pay for this position is $21.00/hour

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.