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<blockquote data-quote="10yearteamster" data-source="post: 945566" data-attributes="member: 40307"><p>I unloaded for 3 years and sorted for 7 before going full-time. I pushed myself beyond most peoples limits. I could unload a flat floor in 15 min and my record is 10. It might sound like I'm thumping my chest, but what I'm trying to say is DON'T DO WHAT I DID! I hurt everyday now at 28-years-old because of it and it's not right! And you know what it's gotten me? Nothing! I'm still at the same wage I would have been if I used proper methods and paced myself.</p><p></p><p>I'm not saying be lazy, Don't do that! But don't kill yourself! Work hard, try your best and use proper methods. Remember it's you that has to live with that body the rest of your life. </p><p></p><p>As far as tips on how to unload properly but with a good pace: </p><p></p><p>Look at the middle tier and think of a V pattern, working from the inside out, begin to pull the tier down while maintaining hand to surface with each box. Grab on the corners to maximize your grip. Also if you don't wear gloves, DO! Get some Atlas Rubber Coated gloves. They are a MUST HAVE for unloading. Then as you get comfortable, start to identify where specific trailer come from. Generally specific buildings send you boxes daily that you get used to seeing. In turn, this will help you with identifying labels faster.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="10yearteamster, post: 945566, member: 40307"] I unloaded for 3 years and sorted for 7 before going full-time. I pushed myself beyond most peoples limits. I could unload a flat floor in 15 min and my record is 10. It might sound like I'm thumping my chest, but what I'm trying to say is DON'T DO WHAT I DID! I hurt everyday now at 28-years-old because of it and it's not right! And you know what it's gotten me? Nothing! I'm still at the same wage I would have been if I used proper methods and paced myself. I'm not saying be lazy, Don't do that! But don't kill yourself! Work hard, try your best and use proper methods. Remember it's you that has to live with that body the rest of your life. As far as tips on how to unload properly but with a good pace: Look at the middle tier and think of a V pattern, working from the inside out, begin to pull the tier down while maintaining hand to surface with each box. Grab on the corners to maximize your grip. Also if you don't wear gloves, DO! Get some Atlas Rubber Coated gloves. They are a MUST HAVE for unloading. Then as you get comfortable, start to identify where specific trailer come from. Generally specific buildings send you boxes daily that you get used to seeing. In turn, this will help you with identifying labels faster. [/QUOTE]
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