UPS Hiring 100,000 Seasonal Workers Tightens Labor
Employers in warehousing and delivery should expect tighter competition for temporary workers through mid-January.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Employment
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UPS is hiring more than 100,000 seasonal employees nationwide for the holiday peak, including 2,000 in the Greater Boston area, for warehouse, package car driver, and driver's helper roles. Seasonal workers typically stay on through mid-January.
Why it matters
Holiday shipping volume is pushing carriers to add temporary labor well ahead of peak, which tightens the seasonal labor market for employers in logistics and nearby sectors. Operators competing for the same workers should expect hiring pressure through the winter.
UPS is seeking more than 100,000 seasonal workers nationally and 2,000 in the Greater Boston area. Deloitte projects e-commerce will grow about 8 percent over last year's holiday season, which drives the package volume behind the hiring.
The players
UPS
United Parcel Service is a major global package delivery company whose ground and air network depends on large seasonal workforces during peak shipping periods.
Deloitte
Deloitte is a global professional services firm whose consumer research publishes annual holiday shopping forecasts used by retailers and logistics planners.
The details
UPS begins planning holiday staffing before the prior season ends, using historical shipping data and customer projections to match seasonal staffing to expected shipping need. Consumers' growing shift toward online shopping is raising demand for package delivery, which is the main driver of the added volume. Recruiting runs through in-person job fairs, such as one held Saturday in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and an online application option for those who missed it.
Timeline
Saturday (before November 7, 2026): UPS held an in-person job fair in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Mid-January 2027: Seasonal workers typically finish after the return rush.
Market Landscape
Seasonal hiring at this scale follows Deloitte's projection of continued e-commerce growth, which pushes parcel volume higher each holiday season. Carriers competing for the same temporary labor pool are staffing up on comparable timelines.
Employers in warehousing, delivery, and nearby sectors should expect tighter competition for seasonal workers through mid-January. Businesses that rely on temporary labor should plan recruiting and onboarding earlier than usual this season.
The takeaway
Seasonal labor demand peaks through the holidays and tapers by mid-January, so operators should calendar their recruiting window now. Track the wage and retention levels carriers offer, since they set the benchmark for competing for the same temporary workers.
Further reading
For context on how seasonal demand shapes staffing, see the Employment section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
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