Vestavia Hills-based Part-time Package Handler Opening | Hiring
Your Next Step in Vestavia Hills
Job Title: Part-time Package Handler Employer: UPS (Hiring in Vestavia Hills) Based in: Vestavia Hills, AL (our main Vestavia Hills branch)
Salary: $21-$23/Hour (approx. $26.3k/Year) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
What You'll Do
This role centers on your professional skills within the Package Logistics space in Vestavia Hills.
- This Vestavia Hills-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Vestavia Hills, AL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Vestavia Hills, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
At UPS, we believe the best part-time warehouse jobs should offer more than just a paycheck — they should open doors. Our part-time Package Handler positions are the most popular entry point into the UPS network for students, parents, and second-job seekers across the country. When you explore UPS part-time jobs, you are joining a Teamsters union workforce with benefits that full-time employers routinely cannot match. These part-time warehouse jobs near me deliver real union wages, real medical coverage, and a real pathway to a full-time UPS career — all on a schedule built around your life.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"I took this part-time role while finishing my degree and honestly never planned to stay. Three years later I am still here because UPS's part-time benefits are better than most full-time jobs I have seen. My tuition is fully covered by Earn & Learn, I work four hours a day before my afternoon classes, and the Teamsters medical coverage is genuinely excellent. I cannot think of a better UPS part-time warehouse job for a student." - Current Part-Time Package Handler, Charlotte, NC.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Part-Time Package Handler, you work a focused 3.5 to 5 hour sort shift inside our package center, loading, unloading, and sorting parcels that keep our delivery network running precisely on schedule. The short shift window makes this the most schedule-friendly part-time warehouse job in the logistics market.
- Parcel Sorting: Read destination zip codes and routing barcodes on packages moving down the conveyor belt, manually diverting each parcel to the correct outbound chute or belt without hesitation.
- Package Car Loading: Stack packages inside UPS delivery vehicles in precise stop-sequence order, ensuring drivers can execute their routes efficiently from the moment they pull out of the building.
- Trailer Unloading: Pull packages from inbound 53-foot trailers at a sustained pace, placing every parcel label-side up on the inbound belt for system scanning and sortation.
Benefits & Perks
UPS part-time Package Handlers receive Teamsters union medical, dental, and vision benefits, a pension contribution, and the UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance program covering up to $25,000 in college education costs. Paid personal time and weekly paychecks are included. This is one of the few part-time warehouse jobs in America that comes with full union representation from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Vestavia Hills-based Part-time Package Handler Opening | Hiring position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $21 - $23. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Vestavia Hills.
Where is this Vestavia Hills-based Part-time Package Handler Opening | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Vestavia Hills, AL. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Vestavia Hills.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Vestavia Hills-based Part-time Package Handler Opening | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. UPS provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
How many hours per week is this part-time Vestavia Hills-based Part-time Package Handler Opening | Hiring role?
Part-time positions at UPS generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does UPS offer for this position?
UPS provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does UPS offer tuition assistance or education benefits?
Yes, UPS offers fully funded tuition reimbursement programs. Eligible associates can pursue degrees and certifications at no cost through programs like Career Choice, covering tuition, books, and fees.
