Hello guys i'm new to the site and just had my tour

[Hoaxster]

Originally Posted by jesus_saves

I brought some brahma steeltoes from walmart and some cheap gloves. I got an email from ups earlier letting me know I had an appointment for 7:30 p.m and the HR manager just called and confirmed that with me a few mins ago. He also told me to bring my license and my ss card then he said bring some boots. I told him I already brought some boots and gloves. so wish me luck guys lol i'm ready for the pain!!!!

Congrats and keep posting

[trickpony1]

Originally Posted by jesus_saves

I brought some brahma steeltoes from walmart and some cheap gloves. I got an email from ups earlier letting me know I had an appointment for 7:30 p.m and the HR manager just called and confirmed that with me a few mins ago. He also told me to bring my license and my ss card then he said bring some boots. I told him I already brought some boots and gloves. so wish me luck guys lol i'm ready for the pain!!!!

Try to ignore the Brown Satan the lurks within the confines of the building and you'll do great.
Good Luck.

[jesus_saves]

Thanks guys so much I can't wait to see what i'm in for tonight.

[brownmonster]

This guy has a good attitude. Griff, where are you? This guy needs an adjustment.

[rod]

Welcome to the tar pits---be forwarned-- if you hang aroung here long enough you will be stuck like the rest of us.

[jesus_saves]

Originally Posted by brownmonster

This guy has a good attitude. Griff, where are you? This guy needs an adjustment.

lol trust me I know this job might bring me to my knees at times but i'm not a quitter but yes adjustment let me know what i'm in for.

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Originally Posted by jesus_saves

lol trust me I know this job might bring me to my knees at times but i'm not a quitter but yes adjustment let me know what i'm in for.

That's funny, we heard that being on your knees is how you got the job. j/k

[jesus_saves]

Well so far so good yesterday we only filled out papers and looked at video's. He said tonight we will get an hour of work done as far as loading. Btw I'm a loader so what should I expect I hear its harder then unloading cause you have to scan packages etc. If anyone don't mind give me some a heads up about this job as far as what I should make sure to do every time.

[20 Plus]

Originally Posted by jesus_saves

Well so far so good yesterday we only filled out papers and looked at video's. He said tonight we will get an hour of work done as far as loading. Btw I'm a loader so what should I expect I hear its harder then unloading cause you have to scan packages etc. If anyone don't mind give me some a heads up about this job as far as what I should make sure to do every time.

One word - iPod

[Baba gounj]

Loading feeders ( ups talk for trailers ) is a good entry level job.
To build a decent wall its the heavy ones on the bottom, and everything else on top . try to remember what a brick wall should look like, boxes overlapping at the seams on each level as you build up. Take your time, work safely, and set a good pace. Drink plenty of liquids.

[jesus_saves]

Originally Posted by 20 Plus

One word - iPod

I talked to the HR Manager he said we couldn't bring them. But i'm thinking it got it confused cause he said it was on all the signs (cellphone signs) I never really paid attention but does it have anything about mp3 players on it?

[TwiliteGuy]

Originally Posted by evilleace

...Do not buy cheap boots if you can afford it as you will regret it later and your feet and body will thank you for good boots also I recommend steel toe and a higher boot with some ankle support...

Well said. Besides, the soles of cheap boots wear down in no time. I have a pair of steel-toed Wolverines that were around $70 at Academy Sports and Outdoors, soles still in great shape, comfortable as a boot can be after being on your feet for several hours. I hate spending money as much as the next guy, but splurge a little. As evilleace said, your feet (and your arse and back of your head, regarding the soles) will thank you.

[Moana Drifter]

So, any updates? They haven't called me back yet, but a bunch of new forms appeared in my application (direct deposit, etc) on the upsjobs web site, so I'm guessing my background check came back. Funny thing is under "Position" where it used to say "Package Handler" now it says "Regional Sales Manager Admin Asst." I'm hoping my application didn't get mixed up with someone else's.

[sortaisle]

Originally Posted by Moana Drifter

So, any updates? They haven't called me back yet, but a bunch of new forms appeared in my application (direct deposit, etc) on the upsjobs web site, so I'm guessing my background check came back. Funny thing is under "Position" where it used to say "Package Handler" now it says "Regional Sales Manager Admin Asst." I'm hoping my application didn't get mixed up with someone else's.

Don't worry, you have about as much experience as most management!

[jesus_saves]

So far so good guys! I been @ ups going on two weeks and I used some of yall advice about getting the dr scholls because at first my feet were killing me now its normal. They have me working alone on 3 (training trucks) The zip codes were easy to remember but Now he said that i'm doing so good that he will put me on a big truck within 2 weeks with about 65 zip codes to remember. I already brought the shet home so I can start remembering it. One more question how hard is the sorting test? I'm going to try to get the certification for it. At my hub its an dollar rise plus I guess its no more hardwork

[evilleace]

No sorting is still hard work just so you know and congratulations on doing well keep up the good work!

[dillweed]

Glad to hear you've made it through those first two weeks. See, you're tougher than you thought. It is horrible though, isn't it?

Those zips will come to you in time. Never had to take a sort test so don't know what it's like. At our center we just get sentenced to that area and we have PAL labels so it's easy in that respect. Two of our belts, however, are at forehead level and it's rough to get some of the heavier pkgs up there.

Take your time and don't get frazzled with the zips. Be safe and keep us posted.

[pickup]

my congratulations to the vets here from refraining from negative and discouraging comments to the new guy. Never worked loading and unloading but see the guys who do it quite a bit and all I can say is have a good attitude and get plenty of sleep. I don't know what kind of shift you'll be working but if you finish late in the morning be careful not to be fooled by the extra surge of energy you get when the daylight hits you and then be tempted to do other things in the daytime at the expense of your sleep , you'll pay dearly for it at the start of your next shift. Oh, as for boots, if you went cheap, those gel insoles (which you can get at any pharmacy) can make uncomfortable boots seem like heaven.

[Sleeve_meet_Heart]

There are quite a few negatives, but he/she will get the hang of it.

Sorting is worth the extra dollar. If you work in a hub, it'll be much more challenging than a small building. There are 11 sort belts in our hub and it takes the average new person about 2 weeks to feel reasonably comfortable with it.

[Moana Drifter]

I finally got my call last night and I start Wed morning at 3. The "Position" on UPSjobs changed back to "Preload" from that admin assistant or whatever it was before, so I don't know what got screwed up there.

[But Benefits Are Great!]

Originally Posted by Moana Drifter

I finally got my call last night and I start Wed morning at 3. The "Position" on UPSjobs changed back to "Preload" from that admin assistant or whatever it was before, so I don't know what got screwed up there.

They found out you had a brain.

[jesus_saves]

Well last night they took me off the 3 small training trailers and added me to the biggest and busiest trailer in our section. The one I was talking about they were going to put me on in two weeks. (word from around the hub)the dude who used to do the truck got fired for stealing last week. My supervisor came up to me and told me he didn't want to put me on it now but he had to. So when he told me that I was like okay this is my first big task @ ups so lets see if I can handle it. As the cities came in I just started to remember them the first time I seen them and the rest was cake. One of the dudes came in to help me during the bustiest times of the night and he told me you are holding this truck down man they said you were doing over 300 packages an hour. When I heard that I was like wow I am flying. Then my super came after the break and told me I was doing 261 and that he had to cut me or that other new dude who started like 2 and a half weeks ago cause he was still doing like 110. So I feel kind of good about myself right now and cause even the full time supervisor came talk to me and ask how I was doing and how i'm liking the job. The dude I work with said damn man you in he never talk to anyone. So thanks all and I know it will be rough days but i'm ready for them

[dutchups]

Hello everybody, i`ve read most of the threads in this post.
It`s good to see how you give Jesus-saves good (practical) advice!!!!!!

Every now and then there is a lot of negativity passing by; this one was quite the opposite.
Keep it up!!!!!

Jesus-saves; good luck on your job!!!
Greetings from overseas

[Moana Drifter]

Had my first day this morning. I can tell I'll be a bit sore tomorrow, but other than that no worse for wear. Out of 4 new hires, I was the only one to show on time, one was 20 minutes late, and two were no-shows.

HR totally freaked out my wife. They got one of the two no-shows mixed up with me and called my home and left a message on the answering machine asking why I didn't show for work. My wife knew I left for work at 2:30, couldn't reach me on my cell (not allowed in the building) and starts imagining me in a ditch or wrapped around a telephone pole. Of course, I'm oblivious to all this until I get back into my truck at 8:30 and get my cell out of the glove box.

[jesus_saves]

Lol man they almost got you killed but goodluck and just hang is there lastnight I loaded 700+ packages within an 2 1/2 hour span. But I had a mad headache since I woke up that morning so I hope tonight it gets better cause i'm still kinda feeling this headache