DETROIT, Mich. (Great Lakes News) – UPS in Detroit is looking for workers as they prepare for the holidays.

UPS says the company is expecting to hire more than 1300 seasonal workers in the Metro Detroit area for the holiday season.

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The company saying it is looking for full and part-time workers for drivers, driver helpers, package handlers and personal vehicle drivers.

UPS says one-third of workers are typically offered permanent positions after the holidays.

Package shipments are expected to increase from October through January.