UPS Part-Time Air Hub Handler
Opportunity in Independence
Primary Details
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Independence location.
- Clear growth pathways at our Independence office.
- Hiring Organization: UPS
- Job Title: Part-time Air Hub Handler
- Salary: $25-$29/Hour (approx. $33.4k/Year)
- Posted: Recently.
- Worksite: Independence, MO
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- This Independence-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Independence, MO is growing.
- Benefit from working in Independence, a key hub for the Air Cargo Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
UPS Airlines operates one of the largest cargo fleets in the world, and the associates who keep it moving are our Part-Time Air Hub Handlers. These unique UPS part-time jobs place you at the center of our overnight air sort operation, processing the time-critical Next Day Air and 2nd Day Air packages that UPS customers and businesses depend on for their most important shipments. If you are looking for part-time warehouse jobs near me with an aviation edge — where your work has a hard departure-window urgency that no ground sort can replicate — our air hub facilities offer the most exciting part-time shifts in the entire UPS network.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"Working the air hub is a completely different level of intensity from a standard package center. The sort windows are compressed because the aircraft cannot wait, the team coordination is elite, and the overnight differential makes my hourly rate the highest of any part-time warehouse job I have researched in this city. UPS funded my airport security badge and all my ramp safety certifications at zero cost. It is genuinely the best part-time opportunity I have ever had." - Current Part-Time Air Hub Handler, Louisville, KY.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Part-Time Air Hub Handler, you process time-critical air shipments during a focused overnight sort shift at our air gateway facility, loading and unloading air cargo containers under strict aircraft departure window constraints inside a world-class aviation package center.
- Air Parcel Sorting: Sort inbound air packages by destination routing code at high speed during the compressed overnight air sort window, ensuring every Next Day Air commit reaches its correct outbound container before the aircraft loading deadline.
- ULD Building: Pack individual parcels tightly and efficiently into Unit Load Devices — air cargo containers — maximizing load density while keeping total container weight within FAA-approved limits for each outbound aircraft type.
- Scan & Manifest Compliance: Scan every air package into the UPS air cargo manifest system and verify TSA security screening documentation before any parcel is cleared for aircraft loading, maintaining chain-of-custody accuracy on every single item.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Part-Time Air Hub Handlers earn Teamsters union base wages plus a meaningful overnight and aviation-ramp shift differential. All required airport security badging, ramp safety certifications, and TSA training are fully funded by UPS. Full Teamsters medical, dental, vision, pension, and UPS Earn & Learn tuition benefits are included from the first day of union eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the UPS Part position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $25 - $29. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Independence.
Where is this UPS Part job located?
This position is based in Independence, MO. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Independence.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at UPS in Independence 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.
