Join UPS in Gurnee as a Sunrise Sort Warehouse Associate | Hiring
Role Based in Gurnee
Role Essentials
- Position: Sunrise Sort Warehouse Associate (Based in Gurnee)
- Location: Gurnee, IL
- Urgency: Immediate consideration in Gurnee.
- Hiring Organization: UPS
- This Gurnee-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Gurnee, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Gurnee, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
Pay & Perks
- Pay: $19-$22/Hour (approx. $25k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Clear growth pathways at our Gurnee office.
Day-to-Day
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Gurnee location.
About UPS & Our Culture
The city is barely awake, but the UPS Sunrise Sort is already running at full velocity. Our early-morning sort window — typically 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM — processes the overflow volume from the overnight sort cycle, ensuring that every delivery package car is fully loaded and driver-ready before the morning rush begins. These unique early-morning UPS warehouse jobs are perfect for individuals who want to finish work while most people are still commuting, then enjoy a completely free afternoon. If you value schedule flexibility alongside genuine logistics careers, the Sunrise Sort is your optimal shift window.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"I wake up at 3:30 AM, work an intense and satisfying four-hour sort, and I am done before 9:00 AM with a full afternoon ahead of me. The shift differential adds real money to the base hourly rate, the team is very focused and professional, and UPS's Earn & Learn program is funding my nursing prerequisites in the afternoons. This UPS warehouse job genuinely changed the trajectory of my life." - Current Sunrise Sort Associate, Nashville, TN.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Sunrise Sort Warehouse Associate, you process remaining overnight volume and final preload functions during the critical pre-departure window inside our package center, ensuring every driver can depart on time with a complete, accurate load.
- Overflow Sort Processing: Sort remaining overnight packages that exceeded the previous shift's sort capacity, accurately reading destination labels and routing parcels to the correct outbound lanes before the preload deadline.
- Final Car Checks: Walk assigned package cars before driver departure, verifying that all packages are scanned, load quality meets UPS standards, and no oversized or air packages are misloaded in ground positions.
- Air Package Priority Sweep: Conduct a final audit of the sort floor for any UPS Next Day Air or 2nd Day Air packages that did not clear the overnight sort, escalating any found air commits to the supervisor for immediate priority routing.
Benefits & Perks
Sunrise Sort Associates earn an early-morning shift differential on top of the Teamsters base hourly rate. Full union benefits — medical, dental, vision, and pension — apply from the first day of Teamsters eligibility. UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance and paid personal time are included, making this one of the most schedule-friendly warehouse jobs in the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Join UPS in Gurnee as a Sunrise Sort Warehouse Associate | Hiring position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $19 - $22. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Gurnee.
Where is this Join UPS in Gurnee as a Sunrise Sort Warehouse Associate | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Gurnee, IL. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Gurnee.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at UPS in Gurnee 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.
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.
Is there extra pay for overnight or weekend shifts?
Yes, UPS offers shift differential premiums added directly to your base hourly rate for overnight and certain weekend shifts, significantly boosting your total compensation.
