Hillsboro Fulfillment Center Shipping Associate—Outbound Logistics
Hillsboro Role Highlights
Role in Hillsboro: Fulfillment Center Shipping Associate — Outbound Logistics Specialist Employer: UPS (Hiring in Hillsboro) Location: Hillsboro, IL
Salary: $19-$23/Hour (approx. $44.8k/Year) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
What You'll Do
This role centers on your professional skills within the Package Logistics And Fulfillment space in Hillsboro.
- This Hillsboro-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Hillsboro, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Hillsboro, a key hub for the Package Logistics And Fulfillment industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
Every package that leaves a UPS fulfillment center on time and correctly routed does so because a skilled Shipping Associate completed the outbound documentation, seal verification, and trailer release process correctly. Our Fulfillment Center Shipping Associates sit at the critical junction between the sort floor and the transportation network — the final checkpoint before millions of packages enter the road, air, and rail systems that carry them to their destinations. If you are searching for shipping associate jobs near me that blend hands-on dock work with systems-level documentation responsibility, the UPS outbound shipping role is the most operationally significant position in our fulfillment lineup.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"The shipping associate role at UPS is where the rubber meets the road — literally. I verify trailer seals, confirm outbound manifests, coordinate with drivers, and release trailers on the hard departure schedule. The responsibility is real and UPS pays for it. The Teamsters wage for this role is higher than standard sort work, and the career path into transportation management from outbound shipping is one of the clearest I have seen in the industry. Best shipping associate job in this market by a significant margin." - Current Shipping Associate, Louisville, KY.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Fulfillment Center Shipping Associate, you manage all outbound trailer documentation, seal compliance, and carrier coordination at the dock level of our fulfillment center, ensuring every outbound trailer departs with verified contents, correct paperwork, and intact seals before its scheduled departure time.
- Outbound Trailer Documentation: Generate and verify bills of lading, outbound package count manifests, and seal log records for every departing trailer, confirming system data matches physical trailer contents before authorizing the dock seal to be applied.
- Seal Application & Verification: Apply tamper-evident seals to loaded outbound trailers, recording seal numbers in UPS's transportation management system and cross-referencing with the departure manifest to maintain the chain-of-custody documentation required by UPS compliance and carrier contracts.
- Driver & Carrier Coordination: Interface professionally with arriving linehaul drivers and carrier representatives at the outbound dock, verifying driver credentials, assigning dock doors, confirming trailer assignments, and releasing drivers on schedule according to the hard departure plan.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Fulfillment Center Shipping Associates receive Teamsters union wages with a documentation-role pay premium, full medical, dental, and vision benefits, pension accrual, paid personal time, and UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance. The outbound shipping role is a direct stepping stone into UPS transportation management, linehaul operations, and supply chain coordination career tracks for associates with the ambition to advance beyond the dock.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Hillsboro Fulfillment Center Shipping Associate—Outbound Logistics position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $19 - $23. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Hillsboro.
Where is this Hillsboro Fulfillment Center Shipping Associate—Outbound Logistics job located?
This position is based in Hillsboro, IL. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Hillsboro.
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 Hillsboro Fulfillment Center Shipping Associate—Outbound Logistics?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's Hillsboro facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
What qualifications do I need for this Hillsboro Fulfillment Center Shipping Associate—Outbound Logistics role?
Most Hillsboro Fulfillment Center Shipping Associate—Outbound Logistics positions at UPS require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
