Twilight Shift Warehouse Associate(Contract)|Salinas
Opportunity in Salinas
Snapshot
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Salinas location.
- Pay: $21-$23/Hour (approx. $26.6k/Year)
- Position: Twilight Shift Warehouse Associate (Flexible/Contract, Salinas)
- Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
- Based in: Salinas, CA (a key business district)
- Employer: UPS (Hiring in Salinas)
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
- This Salinas-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Salinas, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Salinas, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
The twilight shift is one of the highest-volume sort windows in the entire UPS network, processing the enormous wave of packages picked up from businesses throughout the workday. If you are searching for UPS warehouse jobs that align perfectly with a daytime school schedule or a morning-shift primary job, our twilight sort operation — typically running 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM — is the ideal entry into one of America's most respected logistics careers. These warehouse jobs come with full union representation and real long-term potential.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"The twilight shift fits my life perfectly. I go to class in the morning, work at UPS in the evening, and my tuition is being covered by Earn & Learn. The shift itself is fast and the team is incredibly motivated — everyone knows we have a hard window to hit and we go after it together. These are the best UPS warehouse jobs for students, hands down." - Current Twilight Warehouse Associate, Chicago, IL.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Twilight Shift Warehouse Associate, you process the peak commercial pickup volume of the day during the evening sort window. You will rotate through loading, sorting, and unloading functions as directed by your sort manager within our package center.
- Commercial Pickup Processing: Sort the high-density commercial package volume collected from business pickups during the day, routing each parcel accurately onto outbound belts and trailers for overnight transport.
- Multi-Function Rotation: Work fluidly across unloading, sorting, and loading assignments as the twilight sort manager redistributes labor to balance throughput across the facility's busiest evening hours.
- Sort Accuracy Compliance: Maintain UPS's required sort accuracy rate by carefully verifying destination labels and barcode scans before releasing any package onto an outbound conveyor.
Benefits & Perks
Twilight Warehouse Associates receive Teamsters union wages with annual progression raises, medical, dental, and vision benefits, pension accrual, paid personal time, and the UPS Earn & Learn tuition program. The evening shift window makes this one of the most student-friendly warehouse jobs in the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Twilight Shift Warehouse Associate|Salinas position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $21 - $23. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Salinas.
Where is this Twilight Shift Warehouse Associate|Salinas job located?
This position is based in Salinas, CA. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Salinas.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Twilight Shift Warehouse Associate|Salinas 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 Salinas 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.
