Warehouse Worker/Cover Driver at United Parcel Service summary:
Warehouse Workers/Temporary Cover Drivers at UPS perform dual roles of handling packages inside the warehouse and delivering them to customers. They engage in physically demanding tasks such as loading, unloading, and driving UPS trucks to ensure timely delivery while maintaining excellent customer relations. This role requires stamina, a valid driver’s license, adherence to company guidelines, and the ability to work flexible shifts in a fast-paced environment.
Warehouse Worker/Temporary Cover Driver
Who exactly are UPS Warehouse Worker/Temporary Cover Drivers?
They work inside as a warehouse worker and when needed, they’re the ones who drive our familiar brown trucks, bringing packages great and small to our customers. They’re a friendly, physically active crew who enjoy being outdoors, fast-paced work, and being behind the wheel!
While functioning as a temporary cover driver, also known as TCD, you will be required to:
- Work 8 – 10 hours each day (Monday through Friday) or (Tuesday – Saturday)
- Have excellent customer contact and driving skills
While functioning as a warehouse worker you will:
- Typically work 3 ½ - 5 hours each day (Monday through Friday) or (Tuesday-Saturday)
- Be required to work your assigned shift (based on operational needs)
So, what does it take to make it through a busy shift either loading/unloading boxes or delivering boxes of all shapes and sizes to homes and businesses in your community and beyond?
- The ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Stamina – this is a workout like no other!
- Valid driver’s license—no CDL required (Type varies by State)
- Pass the DOT physical
- Excellent customer contact and driving skills
- Legal right to work in the U.S.
- Temporary cover drivers are expected to comply with UPS appearance guidelines and wear the company-provided uniform
What's in it for you?
- Excellent weekly pay
- Growth opportunities*
- 401(k)
- Defined-benefit pension plan
- Medical, dental, and vision after waiting period
- Paid vacation
- Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
- Paid holidays
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
*UPS full-time delivery drivers receive an average total compensation package of $145,000 per year. That includes $0 healthcare premiums, up to seven weeks of paid vacation, plus paid time off for holidays, sick leave, and option days. UPS also makes contributions to a defined-benefit pension plan for each employee.
So, what is UPS all about?
Well, you’re probably already familiar with us – we’re the brown trucks delivering everything from diapers and dish towels to holiday gifts, college care packages and life-saving medicines.
But we’re more than that. We’re also hardworking, efficient package handlers and friendly, focused drivers. We’re professionals working in finance, IT, engineering, marketing, and more. We are building our business ethically, safely, sustainably, and in an environmentally conscientious way. And we are here to deliver what truly matters—to customers, communities, colleagues, the world, and you and your career. Come work for an award-winning company.
This job posting includes information about the minimum qualifications (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines), locations, shifts, and operations within the locations which may consider my application. An applicant or employee may request an exception or change to, or an accommodation of, any condition of employment (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines) because of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.
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.
We welcome those with experience in jobs such as Fuel Transport Driver, Independent Courier Driver, and Route Driver and others in the Transportation to apply.
Keywords:
warehouse worker, cover driver, package delivery, UPS driver, loading and unloading, customer service, physical stamina, valid driver’s license, fast-paced work, logistics
