Is there really a high turnover rate?

[Aarmin]

I heard that UPS has a high turnover rate for package handlers? It just doesn't seem so, because I check the UPS career website weekly, now daily since late December; they never have any job postings for the Indianapolis area. I've also stopped by to talk to HR or a manager, but ultimately just get a giggle and told to apply at UPS's career website.

I'm curious, how many package handlers do you guys/galls see come and go?




On a side note, I will take any part time job that pays more than the minimum wage.

[drewed]

That would be an amazing retention rate.... generally turnover is 50% for new hires, so if we hire 100 people 50 of them will leave/termed un the next year

[UpstateNYUPSer]

That would be an amazing retention rate.... generally turnover is 50% for new hires, so if we hire 100 people 50 of them will leave/termed un the next year

The figures quoted are for full time employees.

Thank you for the explanation of the 50% turnover rate for package handlers.

[trickpony1]

The company doesn't offer any jobs that start with a pay rate higher than minimum wage.

[UpstateNYUPSer]

The company doesn't offer any jobs that start with a pay rate higher than minimum wage.

Outside hires who start as drivers make much more than minimum wage.

Any more misinformation you wish to post?

[trickpony1]

I think the OP was talking about package handlers (and possibly other PT jobs).

Any more arrogance you wish to post?

[upsguy72]

The company doesn't offer any jobs that start with a pay rate higher than minimum wage.

Last time I checked $8.50 is more than minimum wage in every state but Washington in that case they must start out at that rate or higher. Also in the building I stated in everyone started at $9.50.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._minimum_wages

[upsguy72]

I think the OP was talking about package handlers (and possibly other PT jobs).

Any more arrogance you wish to post?

It would still be misinformation read my post above.

[SWORDFISH]

How often do you see a driver hired off the street these days? I have seen 1 in 18 years.

Our retention rate in the "old" school UPS reflects those numbers posted. However the "new" UPS the turnover rate is much higher for all shifts from my experience. Most people dont want to work for them anymore.

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Most people dont want to work anymore.