Join UPS in State College as a Yard Control Warehouse Associate
Your Next Step in State College
Job Title: Yard Control Warehouse Associate Company: UPS Worksite: State College, PA Status: New State College listing (actively interviewing).
Salary: $25-$29/Hour (approx. $57.8k/Year) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
What You'll Do
This role centers on your professional skills within the Package Logistics space in State College.
- This State College-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in State College, PA is growing.
- Benefit from working in State College, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
Behind every smooth sort operation is a perfectly orchestrated trailer yard — and that orchestration belongs to our Yard Control team. UPS Yard Control Associates manage the constant movement of trailers into and out of dock doors across our largest hubs and package centers, ensuring the right trailer is at the right door at exactly the right time. If you are searching for active, outdoor-adjacent UPS warehouse jobs that pair equipment operation with high-level logistics coordination, these pivotal roles sit at the operational center of our entire supply chain and represent some of the most strategically important logistics careers in our ground network.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"Yard control is where I found my niche at UPS. You are not on the belt — you are managing the entire trailer ecosystem of the building from the yard. Driving a yard truck to spot trailers, communicating door assignments to the sort sup, and keeping the yard board accurate is genuinely complex and engaging work. The pay is strong, the equipment training is fully funded, and there is nothing quite like this UPS warehouse job in the local market." - Current Yard Control Associate, Kansas City, MO.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Yard Control Warehouse Associate, you manage the inbound and outbound trailer flow in the truck yard of our package center, operating yard trucks to spot trailers at dock doors and maintaining real-time accuracy in the yard management system throughout your shift.
- Yard Truck (Spotter) Operation: Operate a UPS yard truck — a specialized terminal tractor — to move loaded and empty trailers between the yard staging field and assigned dock doors, responding to dock door assignments from the sort supervisor in real time.
- Yard Board Management: Maintain complete and accurate trailer location data in UPS's yard management system, updating every trailer move immediately so that sort supervisors, linehaul drivers, and operations managers have real-time trailer visibility at all times.
- Seal Log Compliance: Record inbound trailer seal numbers and outbound seal applications in the facility's seal log before any trailer departs the yard, maintaining the chain-of-custody documentation required by UPS security and DOT compliance standards.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Yard Control Associates earn an equipment operation premium on top of the Teamsters base hourly wage. All yard truck and terminal tractor operation certifications are fully funded by UPS on-site. Full Teamsters medical, dental, vision, and pension benefits apply, alongside the UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance program and paid personal time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Join UPS in State College as a Yard Control Warehouse Associate position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $25 - $29. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within State College.
Where is this Join UPS in State College as a Yard Control Warehouse Associate job located?
This position is based in State College, PA. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in State College.
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 provide training for new hires?
Yes, UPS provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
What does a typical day look like as a Join UPS in State College as a Yard Control Warehouse Associate?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's State College facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
