UPS To Create 1,250 Jobs In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal on Thursday announced that UPS will create 1,250 jobs in Atlanta.

The company is also planning to invest more than $400 million to establish a regional sorting and distribution hub in the Fulton County seat by the end of 2018.

The announcement was made in conjunction with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

“I am very pleased to see that UPS, a Fortune 500 company and mainstay in Atlanta for many years, will plant deeper roots in our city with this new hub of operations,” the mayor stated. “This investment in southwest Atlanta will not only create 1,250 new jobs, it also strengthens our position as an international hub for logistics supported by the world’s busiest passenger airport and the many global companies who call Atlanta home.”

UPS, based in Sandy Springs, will create supervision, administrative and warehouse positions for the new sorting and distribution hub.

“UPS has proudly made its global headquarters in Atlanta for more than two decades,” said David Abney, UPS chairman and CEO. “This strategic capital investment will feature state-of-the-art technology. When combined with the strong transportation connections and talented labor pool that Atlanta provides, UPS is building flexibility to meet the growing needs of our customers and our business in Georgia, and around the world.”

UPS, a provider of global supply chain management solutions, delivers packages in more than 220 countries and territories and employs 266,000 associates worldwide.

“Georgia demonstrates an enduring commitment to industry leaders and job creators," Deal said. "With this investment, UPS will use Georgia’s location, transportation infrastructure and logistics sector to reach customers more quickly and more efficiently. UPS is already making a substantial economic impact in the Atlanta area and we look forward to the company’s continued success.”

UPS employs more than 14,000 Georgia citizens in package delivery operations, ground freight, aircraft operations, data center management and contract logistics. Product and technology development, global transportation network planning and other corporate staffs are based in metro Atlanta.

“We are excited that UPS has decided to expand its operations in the city of Atlanta with this major distribution center,” said Invest Atlanta President and CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich. “This new facility represents a significant economic investment in the southside of Atlanta that will provide residents access to new jobs across a spectrum of skill levels. Invest Atlanta looks forward to working with the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency and UPS to build a pipeline of qualified professionals for these positions.”

Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves also said he was proud county leaders "had the foresight" to realize the value of the land and to work closely with the company to transform the project from a dream into a reality.

“The benefits it will bring in terms of jobs and investment are immeasurable," Eaves continued. "This is a huge shot in the arm and yet another example of the economic engine that Fulton County has become.”

From left to right are Fulton Commission Chairman John Eaves, Kasim Reed and Nathan Deal. Credit: Kasim Reed's Facebook page