UPS Warehouse Technician
Role Based in Eden Prairie
At a Glance
- Company: UPS
- Flexible Role in Eden Prairie: Warehouse Technician
- Based in: Eden Prairie, MN (a key business district)
- This Eden Prairie-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Eden Prairie, MN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Eden Prairie, a key hub for the Package Logistics And Fulfillment industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Compensation: $24-$29/Hour (approx. $56.2k/Year)
- Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
- Set your own schedule.
Core Focus
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Package Logistics And Fulfillment space in Eden Prairie.
About UPS & Our Culture
The UPS fulfillment center is one of the most technologically sophisticated warehousing environments in the world — and the associates who understand that technology deeply are among the most valued people in our operations. Our Warehouse Technician positions are designed for detail-oriented associates who want to work at the intersection of physical operations and warehouse management systems, supporting the digital accuracy that makes the physical sort operation possible. If you are searching for warehouse technician jobs near me that offer a more systems-focused role than traditional sort floor work — with better career visibility into supply chain analytics and operations engineering — UPS is where that career begins.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"The Warehouse Technician role at UPS is the best-kept secret in the building. I work with the warehouse management system every shift — auditing scan data, troubleshooting read errors, and supporting the sort supervisor with real-time throughput reporting. The technical skills I have built here are genuinely marketable across the logistics industry, the Teamsters wage is strong, and I have already been approached about a quality control analyst position. This is the warehouse technician job that actually builds a career." - Current Warehouse Technician, Miami, FL.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Warehouse Technician, you support the digital and physical accuracy of our fulfillment center operation — auditing scan system performance, resolving barcode read failures, and providing real-time data support to the sort management team that keeps throughput metrics accurate and customer tracking reliable across every shift.
- Scan System Auditing: Monitor scan tunnel read rates across active conveyor lines during peak sort windows, identifying persistent no-read zones or barcode damage patterns and escalating systemic scanner failures to maintenance before they produce chain-of-custody gaps in the tracking system.
- Barcode Exception Processing: Manually scan and reroute packages that bypassed automated tunnel reads, capturing every missed barcode within the sort window and entering exception data into the warehouse management system to restore tracking accuracy for each affected shipment.
- Throughput Data Reporting: Pull real-time sort productivity reports from the warehouse management dashboard at supervisor-requested intervals, formatting data into clear shift summaries that give the operations team the visibility needed to make immediate staffing and pacing decisions.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Warehouse Technicians earn a technical-role pay premium above standard Teamsters handler wages, reflecting the systems knowledge and analytical responsibility of the position. Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, pension accrual, paid personal days, and UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance are all included. This role creates a direct career pathway into UPS data analytics, operations engineering, and supply chain management tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the UPS Warehouse Technician position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $24 - $29. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Eden Prairie.
Where is this UPS Warehouse Technician job located?
This position is based in Eden Prairie, MN. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Eden Prairie.
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.
What does a typical day look like as a UPS Warehouse Technician?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's Eden Prairie facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
What qualifications do I need for this UPS Warehouse Technician role?
Most UPS Warehouse Technician positions at UPS require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.