UPS Hires 100,000 Seasonal Workers Nationwide
The shipper is recruiting warehouse and driver staff for the holiday rush, with 2,000 openings in the Greater Boston area.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Employment
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UPS is hiring more than 100,000 seasonal employees across the country to handle holiday package volume. The company is also seeking 2,000 seasonal workers in the Greater Boston area for warehouse, package car driver, and driver's helper roles.
Why it matters
Rising online shopping is driving higher demand for package delivery during the holiday season. Seasonal hiring lets UPS align its workforce with projected shipping volume.
UPS's national goal is 100,000 seasonal hires, with 2,000 targeted in Greater Boston. Deloitte projects holiday e-commerce will rise about 8 percent over last year, though whether UPS has reached its hiring goal is not yet known.
The players
UPS
United Parcel Service is a global package delivery company that runs one of the largest parcel networks in the world.
Deloitte
Deloitte is a multinational professional services firm that publishes annual consumer and retail forecasts, including holiday e-commerce projections.
The details
UPS held an in-person job fair in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, on Saturday, and anyone who missed it can apply online. Seasonal workers typically stay on through mid-January, after the return rush ends.
Timeline
Saturday: UPS in-person job fair held in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Mid-January 2027: Seasonal workers typically finish after the return rush.
Roadmap
UPS's seasonal hiring tracks the holiday e-commerce growth that Deloitte projects, with online sales expected to rise about 8 percent from last year. The same pattern of rising online demand drives peak-season staffing decisions for parcel carriers each year.
Job seekers can apply for UPS seasonal roles online if they missed the Chelmsford job fair, with positions in warehouse, package car driver, and driver's helper work. Seasonal jobs typically run through mid-January.
The takeaway
Seasonal roles at UPS are a practical option for workers seeking temporary income through the holiday period. Checking openings early can help applicants secure a position before peak hiring ends.
Further reading
For more on hiring trends, see Employment coverage across the United States.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
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