Just Posted Quality Control Warehouse Associate @ UPS in Ottumwa
Your Next Step in Ottumwa
At a Glance
- Based in: Ottumwa, IA (our main Ottumwa branch)
- Urgency: Immediate consideration in Ottumwa.
- Hiring Organization: UPS
- Role in Ottumwa: Quality Control Warehouse Associate
- This Ottumwa-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Ottumwa, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ottumwa, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: $24-$28/Hour (approx. $54.7k/Year)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Clear growth pathways at our Ottumwa office.
Position Scope
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Ottumwa location.
About UPS & Our Culture
Precision is the promise UPS makes to every customer, and our Quality Control team is the internal force that keeps that promise intact. QC Associates audit the sort operation in real time — catching misloads, verifying scan compliance, and inspecting load quality before a single truck leaves the building. If you are searching for analytical UPS warehouse jobs that reward a sharp eye and a methodical mindset over raw physical speed, Quality Control is the most intellectually engaging role on the sort floor. These are warehouse jobs that directly protect the UPS service guarantee and drive some of the strongest internal logistics careers in our operations network.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"QC work suits my personality perfectly. I am not the fastest loader in the building, but I can spot a misload in three seconds and I find the audit process genuinely satisfying. Management noticed my accuracy rate and I was moved into a quality trainer role within a year. The UPS internal track rewards precision just as much as speed, and that is something most warehouse jobs never offer." - Current Quality Control Associate, Minneapolis, MN.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Quality Control Warehouse Associate, you conduct real-time audits of sort accuracy, load quality, and scan compliance across the active sort floor inside our package center, catching errors before they generate service failures for UPS customers.
- Misload Auditing: Systematically scan packages inside loaded package cars against the assigned route manifest, identifying any package loaded into the wrong vehicle and immediately correcting the misload before the driver departs.
- Scan Compliance Verification: Audit sort belt scan rates in real time, identifying packages that bypassed the scan tunnel without a valid read and manually scanning them into the system to maintain chain-of-custody accuracy.
- Load Quality Inspection: Walk loaded package cars before departure to verify that load quality meets UPS standards — no overhanging packages, heavy items on shelves not floors, fragile items in protected positions — documenting violations and coaching loaders immediately.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Quality Control Associates receive Teamsters union wages, full medical, dental, and vision benefits, pension accrual, and the UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance program. The analytical nature of this role creates a direct pathway into UPS operations management and industrial engineering career tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Just Posted Quality Control Warehouse Associate @ UPS in Ottumwa position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $24 - $28. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ottumwa.
Where is this Just Posted Quality Control Warehouse Associate @ UPS in Ottumwa job located?
This position is based in Ottumwa, IA. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ottumwa.
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 Just Posted Quality Control Warehouse Associate @ UPS in Ottumwa?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's Ottumwa facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
What qualifications do I need for this Just Posted Quality Control Warehouse Associate @ UPS in Ottumwa role?
Most Just Posted Quality Control Warehouse Associate @ UPS in Ottumwa positions at UPS require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
