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<blockquote data-quote="opie" data-source="post: 52508"><p>Hi, </p><p> </p><p>I was just hired by UPS. Monday was my first day. And so today would be day 3. I don't know where exactly I will be placed, but it will probably be either unloading or loading. I just hope I get the easiest position. I have difficultly in lifting 70lbs. I have not yet started to do anything. All I have been doing is watching videos and clearing jams. But, a few days ago at home I tried to find out if I can lift 70lbs. I used a scale and put some weight on it. I struggled a bit and can only get it up to chest high, it is impossible for me to lift 70 lbs over my head. I see that women work at UPS. Can they lift 70lbs? No way. So, if I have problems lifting 70 lbs will that cause a problem for me? I was told that all I have to is lift in my "power zone", if that is the truth and I could lift 70lbs. But, I can't too many very heavy packages because naturally I will tire out my muscles. I have to admit, that I am skinny. I'm only 20. The really heavy and large packages are placed at the bottom I noticed, on the floor. And you would probably need help to bring those packages into the "feeder". The packages have to go up like 4 or 5 feet, there are no stairs big enough to accompany those type of packages. You have to get help for those type of packages. The shift that I am going to work I plan to leave after 30 days, I plan to transfer the the early AM shift. Because, it gives up to $2,500 per sememster in tuition reimursement. Plus, you get paid $1 more per hour and also I heard it was easier because there are less packages at that time. I was told that there is a very high turnover rate at UPS, that a lot of people quit within a couple months. It would be very if difficult for me to quit if UPS would be giving my up to $2,500 and I would be making $10/hr instead of $9/hr and it might be a little easier. The only downside is the time, but I can deal with it. I am worried a bit, but I will give it my best. I guess this job would be great for college students and for those looking for benefits. Because, I heard you don't get paid that much. I am not really looking for benefits but will take them when I get it, but I am most interested in is getting UPS to help pay for school. If anyone has any tips or advice or stories, I would glady like to hear them. Thanks. Later...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="opie, post: 52508"] Hi, I was just hired by UPS. Monday was my first day. And so today would be day 3. I don't know where exactly I will be placed, but it will probably be either unloading or loading. I just hope I get the easiest position. I have difficultly in lifting 70lbs. I have not yet started to do anything. All I have been doing is watching videos and clearing jams. But, a few days ago at home I tried to find out if I can lift 70lbs. I used a scale and put some weight on it. I struggled a bit and can only get it up to chest high, it is impossible for me to lift 70 lbs over my head. I see that women work at UPS. Can they lift 70lbs? No way. So, if I have problems lifting 70 lbs will that cause a problem for me? I was told that all I have to is lift in my "power zone", if that is the truth and I could lift 70lbs. But, I can't too many very heavy packages because naturally I will tire out my muscles. I have to admit, that I am skinny. I'm only 20. The really heavy and large packages are placed at the bottom I noticed, on the floor. And you would probably need help to bring those packages into the "feeder". The packages have to go up like 4 or 5 feet, there are no stairs big enough to accompany those type of packages. You have to get help for those type of packages. The shift that I am going to work I plan to leave after 30 days, I plan to transfer the the early AM shift. Because, it gives up to $2,500 per sememster in tuition reimursement. Plus, you get paid $1 more per hour and also I heard it was easier because there are less packages at that time. I was told that there is a very high turnover rate at UPS, that a lot of people quit within a couple months. It would be very if difficult for me to quit if UPS would be giving my up to $2,500 and I would be making $10/hr instead of $9/hr and it might be a little easier. The only downside is the time, but I can deal with it. I am worried a bit, but I will give it my best. I guess this job would be great for college students and for those looking for benefits. Because, I heard you don't get paid that much. I am not really looking for benefits but will take them when I get it, but I am most interested in is getting UPS to help pay for school. If anyone has any tips or advice or stories, I would glady like to hear them. Thanks. Later... [/QUOTE]
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