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<blockquote data-quote="104Feeder" data-source="post: 1060844" data-attributes="member: 42554"><p>When I worked package and had a helper, I trained them to immediately unbuckle, lift the jump seat, and step down safely when I stopped, that way they would be ready for me to hand them the package after I opened the door and selected it (yes I kept the bulkhead door closed even during peak). I would train them that I would be parking so that from the door they could make a straight line walk path to the door or deliver point I would do if it were me (such as the carport) so they should just take that path unless I instructed them it was across the street. If there were two houses close to each other I would park so that the one with the heavies box was in that direct line, then tell them where the second would go. If the cart was needed I would be handing that out first so that we could load it with the tongue resting on the first cab step. </p><p></p><p>It seems to me that he's not using the proper selection methods if he has you waiting in the cab while he hands you packages. I would have a serious conversation with him about the seat belt as I would always do my in-car routine then look over to verify that the helper had theirs buckled before rolling. I liked to start without the clutch when I had an old P1000 which can cause it to buck sometimes so this was extra important. I would have a serious conversation with him regarding waiting til you are buckled in. </p><p></p><p>As far as jogging etc, you shouldn't be doing it and just stand up for yourself. If your load isn't optimal then ask for the handcart. If he doesn't want to give it then make multiple trips. A few times of that should produce the handcart without asking. You control which end of the package car you walk behind so just go the proper way. I wouldn't worry about being fired as it sounds to me like you are fast enough anyway and he is taking advantage. </p><p></p><p>UPS wants competent helpers who work quickly, but we want bid you farewell on December 24th and not have to pay Workers Comp for months afterward.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="104Feeder, post: 1060844, member: 42554"] When I worked package and had a helper, I trained them to immediately unbuckle, lift the jump seat, and step down safely when I stopped, that way they would be ready for me to hand them the package after I opened the door and selected it (yes I kept the bulkhead door closed even during peak). I would train them that I would be parking so that from the door they could make a straight line walk path to the door or deliver point I would do if it were me (such as the carport) so they should just take that path unless I instructed them it was across the street. If there were two houses close to each other I would park so that the one with the heavies box was in that direct line, then tell them where the second would go. If the cart was needed I would be handing that out first so that we could load it with the tongue resting on the first cab step. It seems to me that he's not using the proper selection methods if he has you waiting in the cab while he hands you packages. I would have a serious conversation with him about the seat belt as I would always do my in-car routine then look over to verify that the helper had theirs buckled before rolling. I liked to start without the clutch when I had an old P1000 which can cause it to buck sometimes so this was extra important. I would have a serious conversation with him regarding waiting til you are buckled in. As far as jogging etc, you shouldn't be doing it and just stand up for yourself. If your load isn't optimal then ask for the handcart. If he doesn't want to give it then make multiple trips. A few times of that should produce the handcart without asking. You control which end of the package car you walk behind so just go the proper way. I wouldn't worry about being fired as it sounds to me like you are fast enough anyway and he is taking advantage. UPS wants competent helpers who work quickly, but we want bid you farewell on December 24th and not have to pay Workers Comp for months afterward. [/QUOTE]
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