NJ Career:Unloader in Toms River | Hiring
Local Job Overview: Toms River
Snapshot
- Posted: Recently.
- Employer: UPS (Hiring in Toms River)
- Worksite: Toms River, NJ
- Position: Unloader (Based in Toms River)
- This Toms River-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Toms River, NJ is growing.
- Benefit from working in Toms River, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
Rewards
- Pay: $21-$23/Hour (approx. $26.3k/Year)
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Clear growth pathways at our Toms River office.
Position Scope
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Package Logistics.
About UPS & Our Culture
Every package in the UPS network begins its journey through our facilities at the unload belt — and our Unloaders are the first hands that touch it. At UPS, we believe that the best logistics careers are built from the ground up, and our Unloader role is where tens of thousands of successful UPS careers have started. If you are searching for active, physical UPS warehouse jobs that get you hired fast and reward your effort immediately, our package center unload operations are open and hiring. These are warehouse jobs that move at the speed of the world's greatest logistics network.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"Unloading trailers is genuinely hard work, but UPS gives you the tools, the training, and the team to do it right. My legs and back got so much stronger in the first month. The union pay is better than any warehouse job in this area, and I am already enrolled in the Earn & Learn program to finish my associate's degree. Best entry-level opportunity I have ever taken." - Current UPS Unloader, Dallas, TX.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Unloader, you physically pull packages from inbound 53-foot trailers and place them onto conveyor belts that feed the sort operation. Your pace and accuracy at the trailer mouth directly determines the throughput of the entire package center during your shift.
- Trailer Unloading: Enter loaded trailers and systematically pull packages from floor-to-ceiling stacks, placing every parcel label-side up on the inbound belt at a sustained rate that meets the facility's hourly unload target.
- Irreg Identification: Flag oversized packages, hazmat items, and irregularly shaped parcels at the point of unload, diverting them to the appropriate specialty lanes before they enter the main sort flow.
- Trailer Safety & Chocking: Verify trailer wheel chocks are in place and the dock plate is properly seated before entering any trailer, following UPS safety protocols at every door without exception.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Unloaders are covered by the Teamsters national contract from their first day, receiving union wages, medical, dental, and vision benefits, pension accrual, and eligibility for the UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance program covering up to $25,000 in college education costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Unloader in Toms River | Hiring position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $21 - $23. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Toms River.
Where is this Unloader in Toms River | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Toms River, NJ. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Toms River.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Unloader in Toms River | 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 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.
