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Local Job Overview: Redondo Beach
Job Title: Small Sort Associate Employer: UPS (Hiring in Redondo Beach) Worksite: Redondo Beach, CA Status: New Redondo Beach listing (actively interviewing).
Pay: $22-$25/Hour (approx. $28.7k/Year) Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
Core Focus
This role centers on your professional skills within the Package Logistics space in Redondo Beach.
- This Redondo Beach-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Redondo Beach, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Redondo Beach, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
Not all packages are created equal — and the Small Sort department is where the smallest, highest-value parcels in the UPS network receive the most precise handling. At UPS, our Small Sort operations process envelopes, polybags, and compact boxes that require manual dexterity, keen label-reading accuracy, and a methodical work style that larger sort belts simply cannot replicate. If you are searching for UPS warehouse jobs in a focused, detail-driven environment rather than the high-intensity main sort floor, these specialized warehouse jobs are your ideal entry into one of America's premier logistics careers.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"Small Sort is its own little world inside the building. The pace is fast but very precise — you are reading labels and diverting packages at a speed that requires real concentration. I genuinely enjoy the mental engagement compared to standard belt work. The team is close-knit, the union benefits are outstanding, and UPS has already discussed a Lead position with me after only eight months. These are the most underrated UPS warehouse jobs in the building." - Current Small Sort Associate, Houston, TX.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Small Sort Associate, you manually process the network's smallest parcels inside a dedicated sort module, reading barcode labels and routing each item to the correct outbound chute at a sustained rate within a compact, specialized sort environment inside our package center.
- Manual Parcel Diversion: Read destination zip codes and routing barcodes on envelopes, polybags, and small boxes traveling down dedicated small-sort conveyor lines, physically diverting each item to the correct destination chute without hesitation.
- Chute Management: Monitor assigned outbound chutes for overflow conditions, pulling full containers and replacing them with empty ones fluidly to prevent sort flow interruptions during peak belt throughput windows.
- Scan Verification: Use a handheld scanner to verify chute-level package counts against the sort plan before sealing containers for outbound trailer loading, flagging any count discrepancies immediately to the sort supervisor.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Small Sort Associates receive the full Teamsters benefits package — medical, dental, vision, and pension contributions — from their first day of union eligibility. The UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance program provides up to $25,000 toward college education. Weekly paychecks and paid personal time are included from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Small Sort Associate in Redondo Beach | Hiring position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $22 - $25. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Redondo Beach.
Where is this Small Sort Associate in Redondo Beach | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Redondo Beach, CA. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Redondo Beach.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Small Sort Associate in Redondo Beach | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. UPS provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
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.
Does UPS pay weekly for this role?
UPS offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the Redondo Beach facility.