Chesapeake Hiring:Part-Time Part-time Distribution Warehouse Worker
Role Based in Chesapeake
Part-Time Opportunity in Chesapeake: Part-time Distribution Warehouse Worker Employer: UPS (Hiring Part-Time in Chesapeake) Based in: Chesapeake, VA Urgency: Immediate start available in Chesapeake. Requirements: Willingness to learn and work in Chesapeake.
Pay Rate: $19-$21/Hour (approx. $21.3k/Year) Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable). Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
What You'll Do
This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- This Chesapeake-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our UPS team in Chesapeake, VA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Chesapeake, a key hub for the Warehousing And Logistics industry.
Fuel the Global Supply Chain
About UPS
United Parcel Service (UPS) is the engine of global commerce, moving roughly 6% of the US GDP daily. In addition to our package cars, our massive distribution and sorting hubs operate around the clock to make this happen. The Part-Time Distribution Warehouse Worker is the physical force sorting and loading boxes to ensure timely delivery worldwide. When you embark on an entry-level career in logistics jobs with UPS, you are joining an iconic team defined by strong union benefits, safety, and an incredible promote-from-within culture.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking highly energetic, reliable, and physically fit individuals to join our distribution operations. As a Part-Time Distribution Warehouse Worker, you will load, unload, and sort packages in a fast-paced environment. You will serve as a critical logistics link, delivering the signature reliability that sets UPS apart in the shipping industry. This is an incredibly physical part-time role that acts as the primary stepping stone to lucrative full-time delivery driving careers.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Physical Sorting: Manually sort packages of all shapes and sizes coming down the high-speed conveyor chutes, placing them in the correct staging areas or package cars.
- Trailer Loading: Build "walls" of packages inside 53-foot trailers, fitting boxes together perfectly to maximize space and prevent crush damage during over-the-road transit.
- Freight Unloading: Rapidly unload incoming trailers, maintaining a steady, safe rhythm to keep the sorting facility moving.
- Safety Adherence: Master and execute strict, company-mandated safe lifting and lowering methods to protect yourself and your teammates.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your intense physical labor is rewarded with one of the best part-time packages in the country:
- Salary: Competitive part-time starting wage of $21.00 to $24.00 per hour.
- Earn and Learn: Access to incredible tuition assistance programs (up to $25,000 lifetime maximum) for eligible part-time employees.
- Union Benefits: Comprehensive Teamsters union healthcare (medical, dental, vision) and pension contributions for part-time workers (after waiting period).
- Career Progression: The majority of our management and highly paid drivers started as part-time warehouse workers.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- No prior warehouse experience required—we provide rigorous, paid physical safety training.
- Must possess a highly reliable work ethic and a commitment to showing up on time, every time.
- Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift, push, and pull 50 to 70 pounds throughout a fast-paced 3.5 to 5-hour shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Distribution Warehouse Worker position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $19 - $21. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Chesapeake.
Where is this Distribution Warehouse Worker job located?
This position is based in Chesapeake, VA. Check the job details for the exact work location and nearest site within Chesapeake.
Can I work this part-time Distribution Warehouse Worker job around another job or schedule?
Yes. This is a part-time role — typically around 15 to 30 hours per week — and UPS offers flexible scheduling with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Many people work it as a second job or to earn extra income around a full-time job, school, or family. Share your availability when you apply.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Distribution Warehouse Worker 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.
How many hours per week is this part-time Distribution Warehouse Worker role?
Part-time roles at UPS typically run about 15 to 30 hours per week, usually in 4- to 6-hour shifts you can often pick around your availability. Exact hours depend on the location's needs and the days and times you can work.
What benefits does UPS offer for this part-time position?
Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and an employee discount. For part-time roles, eligibility often depends on the hours you work each week, so confirm the details with UPS for this position.
