Warehouse Worker/Cover Driver

October 6, 2026

Warehouse Worker / Cover Driver

Looking for a role that offers variety and the opportunity to grow your skills? In this dual-role position, you will be trained to perform both warehouse and cover driver responsibilities. Warehouse work will serve as your primary assignment, with opportunities to work as a cover driver.

Your day-to-day assignment will vary based on business needs such as package volume, staffing needs, and seasonal demand. You may rotate between warehouse and driving duties throughout the year—sometimes week to week, and other times spending extended periods in one role before transitioning to the other.

Warehouse Worker Responsibilities

Typically work 3.5 to 5 hours per day, Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday

Load and unload packages from UPS trailers and iconic brown package cars (vehicles)

Sort, move, and handle packages in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Report for your assigned warehouse shift when not scheduled as a Cover Driver

Cover Driver (TCD) Responsibilities

Typically work 8 to 10 hours per day, Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday

Safely operate UPS package delivery vehicles

Deliver and pick up packages while providing excellent customer service

Work independently in a fast-paced outdoor environment and in and out of customer locations

Meet all UPS driver qualification standards and requirements

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What you’ll need:

The ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Stamina – this is a workout like no other!

Valid driver’s license—no CDL required (License type varies by state – proof required to qualify for the position)

Satisfactory driving history

Pass the DOT physical

Pass a UPS driver test

Excellent customer contact and driving skills

Cover drivers are expected to comply with UPS driver appearance guidelines and wear the company-provided uniform

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Industry-leading Benefits:

Competitive weekly pay

Growth opportunities*

401(k)

Defined-benefit pension plan

Medical, dental, and vision after waiting period

$0 healthcare premium

Paid vacation

Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law

Paid holidays

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program

While this position itself is classified as part-time, additional hours will be available through the cover driving position. A warehouse worker/cover driver is a great place to start at UPS, and it might even lead to a permanent, full-time delivery driver role, where they receive an average total compensation package of $145,000 per year.

This job posting includes information about the minimum qualifications (including the UPS Driver Appearance Guidelines), locations, shifts, and operations within the locations which may consider my application. An applicant or employee may request an exception or change to, or an accommodation of, any condition of employment (including the UPS Driver Appearance Guidelines) because of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.

The base pay for this position is $21.00/hour

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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