UPS Part-Time Night Sort Associate
Local Job Overview: Columbia
Job Title: Part-time Night Sort Associate Hiring Organization: UPS Based in: Columbia, MO (a vibrant local hub) Status: New Columbia listing (actively interviewing).
Pay: $22-$25/Hour (approx. $28.4k/Year) Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits. Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Day-to-Day
This role centers on your professional skills within the Package Logistics space in Columbia.
- This Columbia-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Columbia, MO is growing.
- Benefit from working in Columbia, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
When the rest of the world goes quiet, the UPS night sort shifts into its highest gear. The late-night window is the most financially rewarding shift in our entire part-time warehouse jobs portfolio, offering a significant overnight differential on top of the Teamsters base wage for associates who work the hours most people sleep through. At UPS, our UPS part-time jobs on the night sort are built for night owls, second-shift workers transitioning out of other industries, and anyone who values a free daytime schedule above all else. If you are searching for part-time warehouse jobs near me with the highest possible hourly take-home, the night sort is your answer.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"I work the night sort from 11 PM to 3:30 AM and my days are completely free — I run my own small business during daylight hours. The overnight differential at UPS makes my hourly rate one of the highest of any part-time warehouse job in this city, and the Teamsters medical insurance replaced my costly self-employed health plan. I have been running this schedule for two years and it is honestly the perfect financial setup." - Current Part-Time Night Sort Associate, Miami, FL.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Part-Time Night Sort Associate, you process the facility's peak overnight commercial volume during the late-night sort window inside our package center, working at sustained high intensity to ensure every linehaul trailer departs on its hard schedule before dawn.
- Overnight Volume Sorting: Sort the high-density commercial package volume from the day's business pickups, reading destination routing codes and diverting parcels accurately to outbound trailer lanes at belt speed throughout the overnight window.
- Linehaul Trailer Loading: Load completed outbound pallets and loose packages onto 53-foot linehaul trailers under strict departure time constraints, maximizing trailer cube while maintaining load integrity for long-distance transport.
- Departure Deadline Discipline: Maintain precise awareness of each trailer's hard pull time, sequencing loading activities to ensure every outbound trailer is sealed and released to the yard before its scheduled departure without exception.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Part-Time Night Sort Associates earn the highest total hourly rate in the part-time portfolio through the combination of Teamsters union base wages plus the overnight shift differential. Full Teamsters medical, dental, and vision benefits, pension contributions, UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance, and paid personal time are all included — making this the most financially powerful of all part-time warehouse jobs at UPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the UPS Part position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $22 - $25. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Columbia.
Where is this UPS Part job located?
This position is based in Columbia, MO. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Columbia.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at UPS in Columbia typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
How many hours per week is this part-time UPS Part 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.
