UPS to Hire Over 100,000 Seasonal Workers for 2026 Peak Season
UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees across hundreds of locations for the 2026 holiday peak, adding RFID tracking and a new PIN-protected delivery service.
The story in focus
UPS will hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees across hundreds of U.S. locations for the 2026 holiday peak season, the company announced. It also expects to deliver over 4 billion RFID-enabled packages by year-end and is introducing Protected Delivery, which requires a PIN before release.
- UPS is hiring more than 100,000 seasonal employees in hundreds of locations nationwide.
- UPS expects to deliver more than 4 billion RFID-enabled packages by the end of 2026.
- Protected Delivery requires recipients to provide a PIN to the driver before package release.
Seasonal hiring and peak readiness
UPS said it is hiring more than 100,000 seasonal employees across hundreds of locations for the 2026 holiday shipping season. The company said many applicants can receive a job offer in less than 7 minutes, and it is offering competitive pay, flexible shifts and a path to permanent employment.
Matt Guffey, Executive Vice President and Chief U.S. Domestic Officer, said UPS has delivered industry-leading service for eight consecutive peak seasons. The company is aiming for a ninth consecutive peak season of industry-leading on-time performance.
Tracking, protection and network upgrades
UPS said its RFID-powered tracking technology offers more precise, real-time information as packages move through the network, and it expects to deliver more than 4 billion RFID-enabled packages by the end of 2026. Kurt Goodwin, Customer Experience Executive for Crutchfield, said the technology reduces tracking-related contacts and improves delivery confidence.
UPS is introducing Protected Delivery for eligible shipments, requiring recipients to provide a PIN to the driver before release. The company also cited new or enhanced automated facilities in Denver, St. Paul, Syracuse and Portland, greater pickup visibility through new scheduling capability and alerts, simplified returns through Happy Returns, and same-day and big-and-bulky delivery through Roadie.
How many seasonal workers is UPS hiring for the 2026 holiday peak?
UPS is hiring more than 100,000 seasonal employees in hundreds of locations nationwide, offering competitive pay, flexible shifts and a path to permanent employment, with some applicants able to receive a job offer in less than 7 minutes.
Sources & further reading
- UPS Scales Seasonal Workforce, Eyes Ninth Consecutive Peak Season of Industry-Leading On-Time Performance ↗about.ups.com
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