West Des Moines-based Seasonal Warehouse Associate Opening | Hiring
Opportunity in West Des Moines
Position: Seasonal Warehouse Associate (Based in West Des Moines) Employer: UPS (Hiring in West Des Moines) Location: West Des Moines, IA
Pay: $21-$24/Hour (approx. $46.8k/Year) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Responsibilities
Core objectives involve your professional skills in Package Logistics.
- This West Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in West Des Moines, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in West Des Moines, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
Every fourth quarter, UPS transforms into the most critical logistics operation on earth — and we cannot do it without a surge of motivated, hard-working seasonal associates. Our peak season UPS warehouse jobs offer some of the best short-term earning opportunities in the entire logistics careers market, with competitive hourly wages, significant overtime availability, and a genuine pathway to permanent employment at the conclusion of peak. If you have been looking for warehouse jobs that get you hired fast and pay you well from day one, UPS peak season is your moment.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"I came in as a seasonal hire just to earn extra holiday money and UPS offered me a permanent position before Christmas even arrived. The pace during peak is unlike anything I have experienced in any other warehouse job, but the overtime opportunities made my paycheck enormous. If you can handle the intensity, UPS peak season is the highest-paying seasonal gig in this area, period." - Former Seasonal, Now Permanent Associate, Seattle, WA.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Seasonal Warehouse Associate, you are deployed across our highest-volume sort functions during the peak holiday shipping window — typically November through January — working wherever the volume demands it most each shift.
- Peak-Volume Package Handling: Load, unload, and sort dramatically elevated package volumes during the holiday peak window, maintaining UPS accuracy and safety standards even as throughput targets reach their annual maximum.
- Multi-Function Flexibility: Rotate between unloading trailers, sorting packages on belts, and loading package cars as directed by the shift supervisor, adapting rapidly to wherever the facility's largest volume bottleneck exists.
- Overtime Availability: Accept voluntary or mandatory overtime during critical peak days — Black Friday, Cyber Week, and pre-Christmas — when UPS's volume peaks require extended shift windows to clear the sort.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Seasonal Warehouse Associates receive competitive hourly wages with weekly paychecks and access to overtime pay at standard rates. Seasonal associates who demonstrate reliability and performance are formally considered for permanent UPS positions — the most valuable benefit of all for those building long-term logistics careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the West Des Moines-based Seasonal Warehouse Associate Opening | 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 West Des Moines.
Where is this West Des Moines-based Seasonal Warehouse Associate Opening | Hiring job located?
This position is based in West Des Moines, IA. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in West Des Moines.
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 West Des Moines facility.
What does a typical day look like as a West Des Moines-based Seasonal Warehouse Associate Opening | Hiring?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's West Des Moines facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
What qualifications do I need for this West Des Moines-based Seasonal Warehouse Associate Opening | Hiring role?
Most West Des Moines-based Seasonal Warehouse Associate Opening | Hiring positions at UPS require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
How do I apply for this West Des Moines-based Seasonal Warehouse Associate Opening | Hiring position in West Des Moines?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. UPS reviews applications on a rolling basis.
