Bulk Freight Worker needed in LA QUINTA(Apply Now)
LA QUINTA Opportunity: Bulk Freight Worker
Position Snapshot
- OPPORTUNITY: Earn extra income as a Bulk Freight Worker
- Team: UPS (LA QUINTA Branch)
- Location: LA QUINTA, CA (Local Candidates Only)
- Work in LA QUINTA, CA.
- Join UPS and grow your skills.
What We Offer
- Pay Rate: $23-$27/hr ($25.25/hr)
- Perks: Fast-paced environment.
- Weekly pay options often available.
About UPS & Our Culture
Some of the most important shipments moving through the UPS network are not parcels at all — they are bulk freight pallets, multi-piece industrial shipments, and large-format commercial goods that require a different class of handling expertise entirely. Our Bulk Freight Workers are the specialists who process these high-value, high-complexity shipments inside our fulfillment center — combining physical capability with careful handling judgment in a role that commands one of the highest pay premiums in our hourly associate lineup. If you are searching for bulk freight jobs near me that reward physical skill, specialized knowledge, and genuine professional pride with Teamsters union wages that reflect their true value, this is the role you have been looking for.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"Bulk freight work is a specialty and UPS pays it like one. I handle industrial equipment, commercial appliances, and large-format retail goods that require real knowledge of proper securement, weight distribution, and fragile-item protection. UPS trained me thoroughly and paid me from day one of that training. The premium over standard sort work is significant, the team is small and skilled, and I take genuine professional pride in the work I do every shift. Best bulk freight job I have found in the region." - Current Bulk Freight Worker, Reno, NV.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Bulk Freight Worker, you process multi-piece and pallet-level bulk shipments through our fulfillment center — receiving, verifying, staging, and loading large-format commercial freight that exceeds standard parcel handling parameters and requires the specialized knowledge and physical capacity that only trained bulk handlers reliably deliver.
- Pallet Freight Receiving: Receive inbound pallet shipments at the bulk dock, verifying pallet counts and condition against vendor bills of lading, documenting any shortage or damage before the freight enters the active inventory system, and escalating discrepancies through the correct resolution channel without delay.
- Powered Equipment Staging: Operate electric pallet movers and manual pallet jacks to transport bulk freight from the receiving dock to assigned staging zones, positioning every pallet correctly for outbound loading sequence access without blocking active travel lanes on the warehouse floor.
- Outbound Bulk Load Execution: Load palletized bulk freight into outbound trailers using proper pallet jack placement technique, securing every pallet against trailer side walls or using load bars and straps as required by UPS's bulk freight securement standards before authorizing the dock seal.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Bulk Freight Workers earn a premium Teamsters wage above standard handler rates — one of the highest hourly rates in the fulfillment center associate lineup — along with full medical, dental, and vision benefits, pension accrual, paid personal days, and UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance. All powered equipment and securement training is fully funded by UPS on-site before any associate handles bulk freight independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Bulk Freight Worker needed in LA QUINTA position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $23 - $27. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within LA QUINTA.
Where is this Bulk Freight Worker needed in LA QUINTA job located?
This position is based in LA QUINTA, CA. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in LA QUINTA.
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 tuition assistance or education benefits for eligible associates. These programs can help cover tuition, books, and fees toward degrees and certifications — check the listing or ask the employer for full details.
Does UPS pay weekly for this role?
UPS offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the LA QUINTA facility.
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.
