Package Handler - Background Check Question

[RND]

I am going to a Sort Observation for a Package Handler tomorrow and had a question about background checks. I have 3 DUI's from 11, 16, and 25 years ago, not felonies but all resulted in a few days of jail time. I am not looking to be a driver just looking for steady work at a good company. Should I even bother trying?

 

[Operational needs]

I am going to a Sort Observation for a Package Handler tomorrow and had a question about background checks. I have 3 DUI's from 11, 16, and 25 years ago, not felonies but all resulted in a few days of jail time. I am not looking to be a driver just looking for steady work at a good company. Should I even bother trying?

You should be fine. They look for felonies. FYI, it may be steady work, but it's not a good company. Good luck to you.

 

[outtatime]

Thirsty much?

 

[Cactus]

Don't bother to even show up. Look elsewhere, you'll be glad you did.

FedEx sucks and all you'll get is part-time hours, a lot of hassles and plenty of excuses.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Don't bother to even show up. Look elsewhere, you'll be glad you did.

FedEx sucks and all you'll get is part-time hours, a lot of hassles and plenty of excuses.

He is a 3 time loser with limited options. He will fit in just fine.

 

[BootsOnTarmac]

No felonies for five years, pass a drug test, no problem. Becoming a package handler at 43+ years of age kind of sucks. What's the Opco? If Express, you will make a little more as Handler. Only way to make a relatively decent "living" is to be full time Driver, Ramp Agent or Manager.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I am going to a Sort Observation for a Package Handler tomorrow and had a question about background checks. I have 3 DUI's from 11, 16, and 25 years ago, not felonies but all resulted in a few days of jail time. I am not looking to be a driver just looking for steady work at a good company. Should I even bother trying?

Go all in.

 

[RND]

You should be fine. They look for felonies. FYI, it may be steady work, but it's not a good company. Good luck to you.

Thanks for the info.

 

[RND]

Don't bother to even show up. Look elsewhere, you'll be glad you did.

FedEx sucks and all you'll get is part-time hours, a lot of hassles and plenty of excuses.

I just noticed it was part-time. They had on the posting that benefits were available after eligibility period which I assumed meant full time. Thanks.

 

[RND]

No felonies for five years, pass a drug test, no problem. Becoming a package handler at 43+ years of age kind of sucks. What's the Opco? If Express, you will make a little more as Handler. Only way to make a relatively decent "living" is to be full time Driver, Ramp Agent or Manager.

Yep it sucks huge. I appreciate the info.

 

[RND]

Go all in.

Thanks.

 

[Operational needs]

I just noticed it was part-time. They had on the posting that benefits were available after eligibility period which I assumed meant full time. Thanks.

No. Benefits are available after 90 days I think. You'd still be PT unless you bid on a FT position and get it. Same benefits for PT and FT except PT doesn't get STD. I'm talking Express. Don't know about the others.

 

[bacha29]

Over at Ground it's pretty much the same thing. A little above minimum wage but 25 hours maximum per week. Some benefits if you work long enough. Unbelievable turnover. On days that someone doesn't show up you do your job and his too. Given that those "small packages" to an ever greater extent are motor freight stolen off LTL's I don't believe that it's a job for anybody pass the age of 30.

 

[MassWineGuy]

He is a 3 time loser with limited options. He will fit in just fine.

Maybe, if he were applying to UPS.

The op should be fine since the position doesn't involve driving.

 

[Route 66]

Maybe, if he were applying to UPS.

Why?