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UPS Part-time Package Handler: Gateway to Great Career Opportunities
Most UPS employees begin their career with UPS as Part-time Package Handlers. One of the great things with us is that we actively promote from within, and have a firm commitment to continuing education and training. So no matter what position you join us in, it could be the gateway to a variety of career paths throughout UPS.We also provide our permanent, Part-time Package Handlers with fully paid healthcare benefits and many other employee benefits. They include everything from 22% employee discounts on Verizon Wireless to preferred pricing on Dell Computers and Panasonic products. And, at certain locations, tuition assistance is available — up to $3,000 a year.UPS Part-time
UPS Freight Delivers More Opportunities for You
Long regarded as the leading provider of small package delivery, UPS has been aggressively expanding our freight and other transportation solutions through a series of strategic acquisitions. The latest addition to our portfolio includes LTL and truckload freight services, complementing our global capabilities to provide customers a single source for multiple modes of transportation. UPS Freight is now one of the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in the United States, offering both LTL and truckload job opportunities.If you are considering a career with UPS Freight, there are many opportunities for Full-Time Road and Full-Time City LTL Drivers available nationwide. Truckload Drivers (Dedicated and Domestic), Mechanics, Dockworkers and Professional staff are also needed across the US, as well as owner-operators.
UPS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS)
Synchronizing supply chains with integrated services.UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronizing the movement of goods, information, and funds. Its business unit, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, offers transportation and freight services, logistics and distribution, consulting, and international trade services.
UPS Supply Chain Solutions can synchronize the flow of goods, funds, and information for our customers. Our proven experience and coverage provide Global 500 and growing companies alike with flexibility of modes and scheduling, scalability of design, resources, and global reach.
UPS Offers Shippers "Green" Option to Offset Carbon Dioxide
Press ReleaseAtlanta, October 06, 2009
UPS (NYSE: UPS) today became the first small package carrier to offer its customers the ability to offset the carbon dioxide emissions generated by the transport of their packages within the United States.
Under the UPS carbon neutral program, UPS will offer U.S. shippers the option of paying a small fee to calculate and offset the climate impact of the shipment of each of their packages. Detailed information about UPS carbon neutral services is available at ups.com/carbonneutral.
The per-package price for the optional service is $0.05 for UPS Ground services and $0.20 for UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air and UPS 3 Day Select services. Based on customer feedback, a flat fee is used to make it simple and convenient for those wishing to participate. The price includes the cost of calculation, administrative costs associated with the service and the cost of the offsets.
Offsets will be purchased based on the carbon associated with participating customer shipments. To encourage customers to participate in this flat fee program, UPS will match the offset purchases, effectively doubling the offsets purchased in 2009-2010, up to $1 million.
The calculation to measure the CO2 impact of the customers' shipments is based on a variety of current and historical operational data, including distance and transport mode. UPS's calculation methodology and processes are verified by Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS), an inspection, verification, testing and certification company. The calculator is based on Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the most widely used international standard for carbon accounting and reporting. In addition, the carbon offset process is also certified by The CarbonNeutral Company.
"Our customers told us they wanted an easy, credible way to join us in our efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains," said Bob Stoffel, senior vice president, engineering, strategy, supply chain and sustainability. "These services complement UPS's own sustainability efforts while offering customers a new option to address the environmental challenges of their supply chains."
The UPS carbon neutral service initially is available to the roughly 1 million U.S. customers who use UPS Internet Shipping with their UPS account number. UPS plans to extend the program to other UPS customers in 2010.
UPS Internet Shipping users simply check a box for carbon neutral shipping when they near the completion of their transaction on ups.com. UPS then will purchase high-quality certified carbon offsets. Initially, these will include offsets certified to the "Gold Standard," "Voluntary Carbon Standard" or "Climate Action Reserve."
In a second, related move, UPS also announced a carbon analysis service for its high-volume customers. Under this plan, available only on a contract basis, UPS will calculate the carbon impact of a customer's entire UPS shipping activity. The calculations then can be used by the shipper to purchase offsets directly or through UPS. The proprietary calculator used for this service also is verified by SGS.
"We believe these steps are important not just for UPS, but also for our customers," Stoffel noted. "Our global economy depends upon reliable transportation, so we all have a responsibility to do everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint on the environment."
UPS has extensive programs for conservation, reducing fuel use and emissions by its air and ground transportation operations and using alternative fuel technologies.
UPS Delivers Volunteers to Communities Across the Globe
Press ReleaseAtlanta, October 05, 2009
October Marks 7th Annual "Global Volunteer Month"
UPS (NYSE:UPS) employees expect to surpass the 1.2 million volunteer hours donated in 2008, driven by the company's 7th annual "Global Volunteer Month" during October.
Last year, UPS employees dedicated more than 140,000 hours to volunteer service in October alone throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
This year, UPS employees and their families are expected to log almost 150,000 volunteer hours during Global Volunteer Month. To encourage even greater UPS participation this year, The UPS Foundation will donate $100,000 in an employee contest, providing 10 UPS employees each a $10,000 charitable contribution to be donated to the non-profit agencies where they volunteer during Global Volunteer Month.
"Global Volunteer Month offers UPS employees the opportunity to give back to the communities where they live and work," said Ken Sternad, president of The UPS Foundation. "This year, our volunteer efforts will be largely in the areas of focus for the company - community safety, nonprofit effectiveness, the environment, economic/global literacy and diversity. Volunteers can make a critical difference when the resources of community-based agencies are stretched to provide vital services."
Since the first Global Volunteer Month, the number of employee volunteers has grown from 1,000 in 2003 to 20,000 expected to participate worldwide this year. Last year's volunteer activities included:
* South African volunteers gave a facelift to a special care unit for children with severe disabilities.
* Wisconsin volunteers removed approximately 2,000 pounds of litter during park beautification and cleanup projects.
* A group of volunteers in Texas participated in a Habitat Home Building Project in East Plano.
* Louisiana UPS employees joined with Big Brothers and Big Sisters to spend time with children awaiting a mentor.
* Atlanta-based employees cleared a stretch of the Atlanta Beltline for a greenspace walking trail.
"Volunteerism is something that binds us together as a company and makes us stronger," said Scott Davis, UPS chairman and CEO. "I firmly believe that people prefer to do business with, and work for, companies that act responsibly and care about the communities they serve."
UPS's Global Volunteer Month is one of the many examples of the company's long-standing commitment to volunteerism. Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen. Whether through involvement with United Way, The UPS Foundation or volunteerism, UPS provides assistance to programs that address social and community issues including community safety, non-profit effectiveness, economic/global literacy, environmental sustainability and diversity.
Press Release
San Diego, September 14, 2009
Small-Business Owners Will Benefit from Convenient and Consistent User Experience with Personalized Customer Service
Today, the nation's largest franchise network of retail shipping, postal, document and business services centers announced the first phase of its new online printing solution. With more than 4,400 locations, The UPS Store® franchise anticipates its sheer size and accessibility will position it as a leader in the online printing arena.
"After reviewing the research and listening to our small-business customers, we realized there is a real need in the marketplace for an online printing platform that is easy to use, provides functionality geared to small businesses, and is supported by a convenient network of physical locations," said Stuart Mathis, president of Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. (MBE), franchisor of The UPS Store brand. "Nobody can match the size and scope of our network or the commitment of our franchisees."
Every aspect of the user-friendly program is built from the small-business perspective, with the ability to work on the fly and manage print production from any computer with Internet access. Unlike competitors' online printing platforms, The UPS Store solution provides a one-page view with a pull-down, accordion-style menu, eliminating the need for the user to navigate back and forth when choosing printing options. The user actively pages through a document preview, selecting print options such as paper, binding, covers, etc., which are applied in real time. Furthermore, by allowing customers to distribute information or documents first and then print at the point of need, the solution reduces cost and environmental impact.
Although the platform is geared to small business, it's also a convenient way for schools, churches, other organizations and the general consumer to manage their print needs. Planned future additions, such as wide-format printing for graphics, banner and poster applications, and an integrated shipping function will create even more appeal.
The UPS Store franchisees, like Ismael Hernandez, are eager to begin offering this new service.
"I was initially attracted to The UPS Store franchise because of the opportunity for growth built around serving the small-business community," said Hernandez. "The online printing program convinced me this was an organization that was committed to providing its small-business customers with all the products and services they need."
Last year, UPS employees dedicated more than 140,000 hours to volunteer service in October alone throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
This year, UPS employees and their families are expected to log almost 150,000 volunteer hours during Global Volunteer Month. To encourage even greater UPS participation this year, The UPS Foundation will donate $100,000 in an employee contest, providing 10 UPS employees each a $10,000 charitable contribution to be donated to the non-profit agencies where they volunteer during Global Volunteer Month.
"Global Volunteer Month offers UPS employees the opportunity to give back to the communities where they live and work," said Ken Sternad, president of The UPS Foundation. "This year, our volunteer efforts will be largely in the areas of focus for the company - community safety, nonprofit effectiveness, the environment, economic/global literacy and diversity. Volunteers can make a critical difference when the resources of community-based agencies are stretched to provide vital services."
Since the first Global Volunteer Month, the number of employee volunteers has grown from 1,000 in 2003 to 20,000 expected to participate worldwide this year. Last year's volunteer activities included:
* South African volunteers gave a facelift to a special care unit for children with severe disabilities.
* Wisconsin volunteers removed approximately 2,000 pounds of litter during park beautification and cleanup projects.
* A group of volunteers in Texas participated in a Habitat Home Building Project in East Plano.
* Louisiana UPS employees joined with Big Brothers and Big Sisters to spend time with children awaiting a mentor.
* Atlanta-based employees cleared a stretch of the Atlanta Beltline for a greenspace walking trail.
"Volunteerism is something that binds us together as a company and makes us stronger," said Scott Davis, UPS chairman and CEO. "I firmly believe that people prefer to do business with, and work for, companies that act responsibly and care about the communities they serve."
UPS's Global Volunteer Month is one of the many examples of the company's long-standing commitment to volunteerism. Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen. Whether through involvement with United Way, The UPS Foundation or volunteerism, UPS provides assistance to programs that address social and community issues including community safety, non-profit effectiveness, economic/global literacy, environmental sustainability and diversity.
The UPS Store Now Nation's Largest Online Printing Network
San Diego, September 14, 2009
Small-Business Owners Will Benefit from Convenient and Consistent User Experience with Personalized Customer Service
Today, the nation's largest franchise network of retail shipping, postal, document and business services centers announced the first phase of its new online printing solution. With more than 4,400 locations, The UPS Store® franchise anticipates its sheer size and accessibility will position it as a leader in the online printing arena.
"After reviewing the research and listening to our small-business customers, we realized there is a real need in the marketplace for an online printing platform that is easy to use, provides functionality geared to small businesses, and is supported by a convenient network of physical locations," said Stuart Mathis, president of Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. (MBE), franchisor of The UPS Store brand. "Nobody can match the size and scope of our network or the commitment of our franchisees."
Every aspect of the user-friendly program is built from the small-business perspective, with the ability to work on the fly and manage print production from any computer with Internet access. Unlike competitors' online printing platforms, The UPS Store solution provides a one-page view with a pull-down, accordion-style menu, eliminating the need for the user to navigate back and forth when choosing printing options. The user actively pages through a document preview, selecting print options such as paper, binding, covers, etc., which are applied in real time. Furthermore, by allowing customers to distribute information or documents first and then print at the point of need, the solution reduces cost and environmental impact.
Although the platform is geared to small business, it's also a convenient way for schools, churches, other organizations and the general consumer to manage their print needs. Planned future additions, such as wide-format printing for graphics, banner and poster applications, and an integrated shipping function will create even more appeal.
The UPS Store franchisees, like Ismael Hernandez, are eager to begin offering this new service.
"I was initially attracted to The UPS Store franchise because of the opportunity for growth built around serving the small-business community," said Hernandez. "The online printing program convinced me this was an organization that was committed to providing its small-business customers with all the products and services they need."