Fulfillment Associate(Gig)-Smithfield
Opportunity in Smithfield
Job Title: Fulfillment Associate (Gig/Contract) Hiring Organization: UPS Based in: Smithfield, NC (our main Smithfield branch)
Compensation: $21-$25/Hour (approx. $48.4k/Year) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Smithfield.
Core Focus
This role centers on your professional skills within the Package Logistics And Fulfillment space in Smithfield.
- This Smithfield-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Smithfield, NC is growing.
- Benefit from working in Smithfield, a key hub for the Package Logistics And Fulfillment industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
The UPS name on the door means something — and the associates who work behind it are the reason it continues to mean something to millions of customers every single day. Our UPS fulfillment associate positions sit at the center of the most advanced package logistics operation in the world, inside facilities built with cutting-edge conveyor technology, real-time tracking systems, and a safety culture that the rest of the industry consistently benchmarks against. When you search for fulfillment associate jobs near me, you are searching for more than a warehouse shift — you are searching for a career with a Teamsters union contract behind every hour you work and a pension growing every quarter you stay.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"I compared three fulfillment associate offers before choosing UPS and it was not close. The union wage was higher, the benefits were real, and the training program actually prepared me for the job before I was expected to hit targets. Six months in I have my own sort area assignment, I know the belt like the back of my hand, and my paycheck is the strongest it has ever been at any job I have held. UPS fulfillment associate work is exactly what a good warehouse job should look like." - Current Fulfillment Associate, Phoenix, AZ.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Fulfillment Associate, you support the full daily workflow of our fulfillment center — processing inbound volume, maintaining sort floor accuracy, and staging outbound shipments — rotating across functions as directed by your area supervisor to keep throughput balanced and the network running on schedule.
- Inbound Package Processing: Receive and scan inbound packages from arriving trailers, verifying routing barcodes against the digital inbound manifest and inducting every parcel into the sort system without delay or error at the start of each sort window.
- Sort Floor Coverage: Support peak belt throughput by covering assigned sort positions during high-volume windows, reading destination labels and diverting packages accurately to outbound chutes and trailer lanes at a sustained production rate.
- Outbound Staging: Move completed sort output — shrink-wrapped pallets and loose freight containers — to assigned outbound dock positions using hand trucks and pallet jacks, verifying load counts against the outbound manifest before the dock door closes.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Fulfillment Associates receive Teamsters union wages with contractual annual raises, full medical, dental, and vision coverage from the first day of eligibility, a defined-benefit pension, paid personal days, and the UPS Earn & Learn tuition assistance program covering up to $25,000 in college costs. Weekly direct-deposit paychecks are standard from your very first shift on the floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Fulfillment Associate position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $21 - $25. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Smithfield.
Where is this Fulfillment Associate job located?
This position is based in Smithfield, NC. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Smithfield.
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 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.
What does a typical day look like as a Fulfillment Associate?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's Smithfield facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
