Not what it seemed. - Part Time Package Handler UPS Employee Review

3.0
May 29, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

They pay well above minimum wage and the benefits are good(even though you only receive them after a year of employment).

Cons

When me and 3 other coworkers were hired we were told about pay being 9.50 from day one, benefits starting by the 3rd month, and raises every August and February. They did NOT tell us that policies had changed, so instead we started at 8.50, had to wait 3 months to get pay bumped up to 9.50, didn't get benefits until after a year, and no raises(other than after the 3 month probation period) during the 1st year. I worked at the airport hub which required waking up at 4 in the morning (excruciating!). The company decided to cut corners and bring in less planes, so hours were cut to a mere hour and 45 minutes a day!

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5.0
Feb 6, 2026
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Pros

Easiest job Ill ever have for sure. They payed for my college which is nice. Working nights sucks but the actual work is easy.

Cons

Night shift sucks. Get used to it eventually but its not for everyone. Also a lot of people there that dont have any real life goals to do better than make $25 hr part time.

5.0
Jan 3, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The pay is excellent .health care is 100 % paid with 100 %coverage...with exception to eye and dental which is about 70%..coverage...pension is outstanding..full package with wages and benefits is worth 130,000 yearly..without a college education I am grateful for the standard of living UPS HAS AFFORDED ME AND MY FAMILY!...and with 27 years of service I now get 6 weeks vacation with 8 sick days..and 9 paid holidays...we work hard like many people in the work force but we are well compensated!.

Cons

The only con is while your children are young you give up a lot of family time..I never got to watch my kids play sports and missed a lot of their growing years...the job can be hard on your home life but if you can make it through those years you and your family will enjoy the financial freedom that UPS provides...and now I look forward to a prosperous retirement!...so hang in there all you young drivers...

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