HOULTON – United Parcel Service on Monday celebrated the opening of its newest operating center at 381 North Road with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Employee relations manager Chris McNeil, district compliance manager Ken Cook and Maine safety supervisor Mike Danforth were all present for the ceremony.

The 4,965-square-foot building will house 12 delivery vehicles and employ 16 people.

The customer counter is open 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday for all holiday shipping.