Officially start my first day as a package handler tonight...
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No not yet, but we did tour the hub and got to see the different areas of the job
oh ok, so its just the orientation then. don't get discouraged if they start you at the input, all you do is offload cans, really just monotonous work. you might get lucky and start at an offload team or a slide. it used to be you could transfer to different areas in the hub after 3 months, not sure if its still like that, but you definitely want to get on an offload team. just show a good attitude and be on time; it takes some time to get from the parking lot to the bldg if its the Memphis Hub...
BootsOnTarmac
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Welcome to Express. It may not be your cup of tea but give it some time. Your body will adjust. Get to know your Team Lead. After 90 days your in like Flynn. While you work, look around at other jobs your manager is in charge of, you may find something that suits you better. Show up on time and if you can, volunteer for coming in early or staying after the sort. Try not to let your co-workers apathy affect you. Judge the job for yourself! Post back if you made the 90 days and decided to stay. Lots of advice available here.
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Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Who knew there was a probation period for handler??? Lol.
BootsOnTarmac
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In the past your first 90 days meant limited call ins and tardiness. Your manager had cause to let you go. Now it seems that after 90 days you get your health benefits, etc. Ever since they stopped the high school / GED requirement for handlers the pool of new hires has gone to crap. Every once in a while you get a shining star. Quality handlers are the keystone of this operation, preventing problems like crushed packages, miss-sorts, and putting the wrong cons on a doc bag to name a few.
Do everything to the very best of your ability. Ask management all the questions you can and follow up until you get a proper answer/the info you were looking for. Familiarize yourself with company policy - the People Manual. Your body will adjust to the work - in particular, your hands will have to get used to handling so many packages. It may be painful at first, but you'll get used to it.
Cactus
Just telling it like it is
Stale.
jiujitsuhero
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remember to pull the boxes from the bottom while unloading trailers. It's much quicker. j/k.
