Plantation, Fla., August 23, 2022: DHL Express, the world's leading provider of international express shipping services, has announced that effective August 20, it has raised wages for hourly employees at its global hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) from 15% to as much as 18%. For example, the starting pay for Hub Operations Agents will now range from $20 to $23 an hour, depending on shifts/benefits.
“We’ve experienced incredible growth at our CVG Global Hub over the past several years, but none of it would be possible without our committed and talented employees,” said Jeff Billingsley, VP and general manager of the DHL CVG Global Hub. “Throughout the years, we’re proud to have been able to consistently offer our employees wage increases that are above the national average and to provide a work environment that has earned us the title of the #1 World's Best Workplace.”
In addition to the wage increase, other employee benefits at the DHL CVG hub include tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, two raises per year, a $1,000 sign on bonus, health benefits with an onsite medical clinic, free employee meals, and a variety of flexible work schedules. Existing and new employees also have the opportunity to participate in the company’s externally accredited Certified International Specialist / Manager training platform as well as its career advancement programs. DHL Express through its CVG hub connects the U.S. and the broader Americas region to the rest of the world. It has invested nearly $70 million in hub upgrades over the last few years, including new aircraft handling equipment, autosort systems, workplace safety initiatives and various facility remodels and enhancements.
