Cottage Grove Preload Warehouse Associate(Part-time)-UPS | Hiring
Role Based in Cottage Grove
Position: Preload Warehouse Associate (Based in Cottage Grove) Company: UPS Location: Cottage Grove, MN
Compensation: $21-$24/Hour (approx. $26.9k/Year) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Clear growth pathways at our Cottage Grove office.
Core Focus
Core objectives involve your professional skills in Package Logistics.
- This Cottage Grove-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Cottage Grove, MN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Cottage Grove, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
Before the iconic brown package cars roll out each morning, our Preload team has already been working for hours — sorting, sequencing, and loading every single route in the building. The UPS Preload shift is the most strategically important sort window in our package center operation, and the associates who master it become the most sought-after talent in our network. These early-morning UPS warehouse jobs are ideal for anyone who wants their afternoons completely free while building toward one of the best logistics careers available without a college degree.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"Preload is a different world. You own your cars — the drivers depend on you completely. When a driver tells you your load was perfect, that means everything. The shift ends by 9 AM, my afternoons are completely free, and I have already been promoted to a Preload Air Driver role because UPS rewards the people who show up and perform. These are the most underrated UPS warehouse jobs out there." - Current Preload Associate, Atlanta, GA.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Preload Warehouse Associate, you work the critical early-morning window responsible for sorting inbound overnight volume and loading it precisely into assigned delivery package cars before drivers arrive to begin their routes.
- Inbound Belt Sorting: Pull packages from the inbound conveyor and sort them into the correct delivery car, cage, or route slot using barcode scanning and load chart reference without interruption during peak belt flow.
- Sequence Load Building: Load assigned package cars in precise stop-by-stop delivery sequence, placing packages label-out in shelf positions that allow the driver to pull each stop cleanly without searching.
- Air Package Priority Handling: Identify and segregate UPS Next Day Air and 2nd Day Air packages at the belt, ensuring all air-committed parcels are loaded in priority positions before any ground package is placed in the car.
Benefits & Perks
Preload Associates receive the full Teamsters benefits package — medical, dental, vision, and pension — from their first day of union eligibility. The UPS Earn & Learn tuition program provides up to $25,000 in education funding. An early shift end time gives Preload Associates uniquely free afternoons among all warehouse jobs in the logistics sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Cottage Grove Preload Warehouse Associate-UPS | Hiring position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $21 - $24. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Cottage Grove.
Where is this Cottage Grove Preload Warehouse Associate-UPS | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Cottage Grove, MN. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Cottage Grove.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at UPS in Cottage Grove typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
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 fully funded tuition reimbursement programs. Eligible associates can pursue degrees and certifications at no cost through programs like Career Choice, covering tuition, books, and fees.
What does a typical day look like as a Cottage Grove Preload Warehouse Associate-UPS | Hiring?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's Cottage Grove facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
