Flexible Full-time Night Shift Warehouse Unloader(Chicago)
Role Based in Chicago
Job Title: Full-time Night Shift Warehouse Unloader (Gig/Contract) Company: UPS Location: Chicago, IL Status: New Chicago listing (actively interviewing).
Pay: $21-$25/Hour (approx. $48.3k/Year) Benefits: This role offers competitive pay. Project-based work with clear objectives.
Core Focus
Core objectives involve your professional skills in Package Logistics.
- This Chicago-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Chicago, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Chicago, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
The night shift unload is the most physically demanding and most financially rewarding entry-level position in the UPS warehouse network. Our Full-Time Night Shift Unloaders are the associates who set the entire sort operation in motion every evening — pulling packages from trailers at sustained speed so that the entire downstream sort, load, and dispatch chain can execute without interruption. If you are seeking full-time night shift warehouse jobs that pay a premium for working hours others avoid, reward physical effort with contractually guaranteed union wages, and open the door to one of the most financially powerful blue-collar careers in America, this is the opportunity you have been looking for.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"I specifically wanted a full-time night shift because I do not want to deal with traffic and I am naturally a night person. The UPS overnight differential on top of the full-time union wage makes my take-home pay genuinely outstanding for the skill level required to start. I have been here four years, I make more than most of my college-educated friends, and I am currently in the line for a full-time driver position. Full-time night shift warehouse jobs do not get better than this." - Current Full-Time Night Shift Unloader, Memphis, TN.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Full-Time Night Shift Warehouse Unloader, you work an 8-hour overnight shift inside our package center, leading the high-velocity inbound unload operation that processes all trailers arriving during the night sort window and sets up the entire sort floor for the day ahead.
- High-Speed Trailer Unloading: Pull packages from fully loaded 53-foot inbound trailers at a sustained rate across a full 8-hour shift, placing every parcel label-side up on the inbound conveyor belt to maintain sort floor throughput targets through the peak overnight window.
- Inbound Freight Verification: Identify and flag trailer shortages, damaged freight, and hazmat packages at the point of unload before any problem item enters the main sort flow, protecting downstream sort accuracy and compliance.
- Dock Safety Leadership: Model UPS safety protocols — trailer chocking, dock plate seating, and heavy-lift team technique — for newer associates in the unload area, setting the standard that keeps the night shift injury-free shift after shift.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Full-Time Night Shift Unloaders earn a significant overnight shift differential stacked on top of the full-time Teamsters union base wage — one of the highest total hourly rates available in the package logistics industry without a CDL. Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, a defined-benefit pension, paid vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance are all included. Weekly paychecks are direct-deposited every Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Shift Warehouse Unloader position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $21 - $25. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Chicago.
Where is this Shift Warehouse Unloader job located?
This position is based in Chicago, IL. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Chicago.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Shift Warehouse Unloader 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 are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at UPS in Chicago 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.
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.
