Recent Job Opening:Night Shift Warehouse Worker(Poughkeepsie)
Your Next Step in Poughkeepsie
Snapshot
- Company: UPS
- Based in: Poughkeepsie, NY (a key business district)
- Experience: Entry-Level (Training in Poughkeepsie).
- Job Title: Night Shift Warehouse Worker
- Urgency: Immediate consideration in Poughkeepsie.
- This Poughkeepsie-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Poughkeepsie, NY is growing.
- Benefit from working in Poughkeepsie, a key hub for the Warehousing And Logistics industry.
What You Get
- Pay: $22-$25/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Clear growth pathways at our Poughkeepsie office.
Core Focus
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Poughkeepsie location.
Fuel the Global Supply Chain While the City Sleeps
About UPS
United Parcel Service (UPS) is the engine of global commerce, moving roughly 6% of the US GDP daily. Our massive sorting hubs operate heavily during the "Night" and "Preload" shifts to ensure timely delivery the following morning. The Part-Time Night Shift Warehouse Worker is the physical force sorting and loading boxes under the midnight lights. When you embark on an entry-level career in logistics jobs with UPS, you are joining an iconic team defined by strong union benefits, safety, and an incredible promote-from-within culture.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking highly energetic, reliable, and physically fit individuals to join our overnight hub operations. As a Part-Time Warehouse Worker, you will load, unload, and sort packages in a fast-paced environment during the late night or very early morning hours. You will serve as a critical logistics link, delivering the signature reliability that sets UPS apart in the shipping industry. This is an incredibly physical part-time role that acts as the primary stepping stone to lucrative full-time careers.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Physical Sorting: Manually sort packages of all shapes and sizes coming down the high-speed conveyor chutes, operating with high accuracy despite the late hour.
- Trailer Loading: Build "walls" of packages inside 53-foot outbound trailers, fitting boxes together perfectly to maximize space and prevent crush damage.
- Freight Unloading: Rapidly unload incoming trailers and package cars, maintaining a steady, safe rhythm to keep the night sorting facility moving.
- Safety Adherence: Master and execute strict, company-mandated safe lifting and lowering methods to protect yourself and your teammates from fatigue injuries.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your intense physical labor and nocturnal schedule are rewarded with one of the best part-time packages in the country:
- Salary: Highly competitive part-time starting wage of $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, reflecting the premium nature of the night shifts.
- Earn and Learn: Access to incredible tuition assistance programs (up to $25,000 lifetime maximum) to support daytime schooling for eligible part-time employees.
- Union Benefits: Comprehensive Teamsters union healthcare (medical, dental, vision) and pension contributions for part-time workers (after waiting period).
- Career Progression: The majority of our management and highly paid drivers started as part-time night package handlers.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- No prior warehouse experience required—we provide rigorous, paid physical safety training.
- Must possess a highly reliable work ethic, a completely functional nocturnal schedule, and a commitment to showing up on time.
- Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift, push, and pull 50 to 70 pounds throughout a fast-paced 3.5 to 5-hour night shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Shift Warehouse Worker position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $22 - $25. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Poughkeepsie.
Where is this Shift Warehouse Worker job located?
This position is based in Poughkeepsie, NY. Check the job details for the exact work location and nearest site within Poughkeepsie.
Can I work this part-time Shift Warehouse Worker job around another job or schedule?
Yes. This is a part-time role — typically around 15 to 30 hours per week — and UPS offers flexible scheduling with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Many people work it as a second job or to earn extra income around a full-time job, school, or family. Share your availability when you apply.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Shift Warehouse Worker 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.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts usually run from late evening into the early morning — for example around 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM — though exact hours vary by employer and location in Poughkeepsie. Night shifts often add shift-differential pay on top of the base hourly rate.
How many hours per week is this part-time Shift Warehouse Worker role?
Part-time roles at UPS typically run about 15 to 30 hours per week, usually in 4- to 6-hour shifts you can often pick around your availability. Exact hours depend on the location's needs and the days and times you can work.
