So I work for UPS now

IDoLessWorkThanMost · 01-10-2008, 07:12 AM

I don't see where loading trucks is very difficult, especially compared to earlier days. Only starting my 7th year, but I'm sure most anyone who was aruond way before PAS (including myself) will admit it was more difficult to LEARN how to load trucks when you just went by the raggedy street sheets instead of the PAL label. It was very challenging to walk into a area where you hadn't worked and start loading cars that you didn't know the streets! Now it's just look at the truck #, and the 0-8999 designation and you're good. The only challenge is having trucks reversed #'s.
Regardless, it's nice to have been out of part-time preload the past few years.

KBlakk · 01-10-2008, 07:29 AM

I was not as fortunate as some of you veterans that have been around b4 PAS but from working on both sides of PAS (Loading and SPAing) I personally think it has way too many flaws for the most part it does ASSIST as advertised but it also limits the flexablity of the loader for example if you have a 20 piece bulk stop of lets say 2 foot long boxes and PAS assigns it to the 2000 shelf of the car that pretty much occupies the entire shelf and God forbid you have multiple bulk stops on the car and make the adjustments on your own your p/t sup is now on your case during his/her "load quality" audit its lose/lose.
Now from the SPA aspect of it, you are expected to scan 1500 pph while grabbing a 3 inch label then apply it to the proper box in a specific area of the box. Am I the only person that sees where these are errors waiting to happen?

King Of The Preload · 01-11-2008, 03:43 PM

hey thebrownbox its ur scanner lol see ya on monday

truckjmpr · 01-11-2008, 06:42 PM

I did the seasonal helper thing and spoke to a few people about getting on afterwards as a regular. I have my app online as well as my resume, so we will see what happens. If I do get in, I know pay will suck and I will only be pt, but I am in the navy reserves

and have to do something. I was deployed right before I switched over from temp to perm at my previous job so they werent required to hire me back. So if anything this will get me some benefits...again...if they ever get back to me. I did make a good impression with the powers that be, so I am keeping my fingers crossed.
I spoke to a couple of friends that have been with the company for years and they both say that a lot of the pt package handlers are a waste and either dont show up or get canned. So being older and a hard worker may be beneficial. Never thought I would be in this boat at this stage of the game!

KBlakk · 01-12-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by truckjmpr

I did the seasonal helper thing and spoke to a few people about getting on afterwards as a regular. I have my app online as well as my resume, so we will see what happens. If I do get in, I know pay will suck and I will only be pt, but I am in the navy reserves

and have to do something. I was deployed right before I switched over from temp to perm at my previous job so they werent required to hire me back. So if anything this will get me some benefits...again...if they ever get back to me. I did make a good impression with the powers that be, so I am keeping my fingers crossed.
I spoke to a couple of friends that have been with the company for years and they both say that a lot of the pt package handlers are a waste and either dont show up or get canned. So being older and a hard worker may be beneficial. Never thought I would be in this boat at this stage of the game!

At first the pay will suck! but if you enjoy hard work you will be right at home, as for the benefits hopefully you get on before this new contract kicks in or you're in for a bit of a longer wait for bennies to start but the benefits are second to none in the part time world. Good luck and if you are hired remember "Whiteboard" is just for illustrative purposes only it's no where near that easy.

thebrownbox · 01-14-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by King Of The Preload

hey thebrownbox its ur scanner lol see ya on monday

what's up buddy haha stop letting those boxes jam up where the printer is I DO want to have a cookout this year myself.

thebrownbox · 01-14-2008, 05:41 PM

Also yo update everyone I will be driving on the weekends soon you have King of the peload above pushing me to get that spot only 2 more spots open!

truckjmpr · 01-14-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KBlakk

At first the pay will suck! but if you enjoy hard work you will be right at home, as for the benefits hopefully you get on before this new contract kicks in or you're in for a bit of a longer wait for bennies to start but the benefits are second to none in the part time world. Good luck and if you are hired remember "Whiteboard" is just for illustrative purposes only it's no where near that easy.

Thanks for the input...appreciate it! Now I just have to play the waiting game to see if they will hire me!

thebrownbox · 02-18-2008, 01:56 PM

Question I've been with UPS now for 5 months I've asked another worker but I should be getting my benefits next month right? Or do I have to wait a bit longer the few days after peak when they asked if I was staying on after the New years as the start of the 6 month period?

thebrownbox · 02-27-2008, 04:45 PM

A little update.. amazing how UPS tries to ease you into doing something..

So yeah I'm loading two trucks now they never told me why they moved me over to the belt. (I thought it would be a day and thats it) well turns out the other guy who was loading cars moved on to a FT position at another job.. I was not told until about the 4th day in.

No misloads as of yet, but it's a pain having to split the belt and find time to load the trucks as well before it's time to head out, like this morning 21 large boxes of friken shoes we decided to load them last so the Supervisor puts them on the floor in the way of a truck that had to back out.

I've heard things like Oh your doing so good they want you to drive for Sat. air (Already tried for that) and what a friken mess that was.. Why road test in a P100?? From what I heard they only use up to a P600 on weekends.. nevetheless It's Ok but it must be hell during peak.

LKLND3380 · 02-27-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by thebrownbox

Question I've been with UPS now for 5 months I've asked another worker but I should be getting my benefits next month right? Or do I have to wait a bit longer the few days after peak when they asked if I was staying on after the New years as the start of the 6 month period?

Not sure about your Local Union Supplement but here your time starts when you are hired permanent and that would be after January 1. Seasonal work does not count UNLESS you are in the Boston area...

Expect your benefits to kick in around April/May

thebrownbox · 03-07-2008, 12:36 PM

My Health Ins. card came in the mail today... Finally!