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07-24-2008, 11:33 AM
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Hello All, I was wondering if any of you have any advice for a loader on the twilight sort. I start on friday with my trainer and am looking for any bit of help i can get. And any stories that might *pop* into your head from the old days would be appreciated too! Thank you in advance for your help.  | 
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07-24-2008, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by oakcreekteamie  Hello All, I was wondering if any of you have any advice for a loader on the twilight sort. I start on friday with my trainer and am looking for any bit of help i can get. And any stories that might *pop* into your head from the old days would be appreciated too! Thank you in advance for your help. | Drink Heavily.
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07-24-2008, 12:23 PM
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Just remember, the supervisor always did it better, faster and more effeciently than you did when he was loading. Oh and his PPH used to be 1400 loading by himself.  | |
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07-24-2008, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Diegotron Just remember, the supervisor always did it better, faster and more effeciently than you did when he was loading. Oh and his PPH used to be 1400 loading by himself. | uphill in a blizzard for 6 miles | |
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07-24-2008, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by But Benefits Are Great! Drink Heavily. | it helps to ease the pain and easier to put up with the p/t sups you will have to deal with. Not saying all p/t sups are bad, but we are all lucky enough to have had at least one. | |
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07-24-2008, 01:37 PM
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#6 | | Just Words On A Screen
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Originally Posted by IDoLessWorkThanMost uphill in a blizzard for 6 miles | And ALL boxes were over 70lbs. From Pottery Barn. They leaked & needed re-tape.
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07-24-2008, 02:43 PM
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I work on Oak Creek night. My advice would be don't get placed on the gray belt.
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07-24-2008, 03:03 PM
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Water, lots of water. And on your second day, ibuprofen, lots of ibuprofen. That also applies to the third, fourth, fifth days too. | |
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07-24-2008, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by helenofcalifornia Water, lots of water. And on your second day, ibuprofen, lots of ibuprofen. That also applies to the third, fourth, fifth days too. | After the fifth day, street drugs seem to work best 
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07-24-2008, 07:29 PM
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Haha, thanks guys. And SNOW CITIZEN i was placed on the green belt. I have in my mind that working will be close to hell as it gets; hopefully it isnt ne worse than that! | |
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07-24-2008, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by But Benefits Are Great! After the fifth day, street drugs seem to work best |
haha, ne work doped up would be easy!  | |
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07-25-2008, 01:41 AM
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ne work? Knee work??
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07-25-2008, 08:12 AM
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I always compare the job to "Hell Week" in football only it lasts a month! Bring at least 48 ounces of water with you. I actually recommend a CamelBak back pack for water. You can keep your fluids up with no hassle or lost time. You need it in the beginning.
Use the methods and don't try to muscle the packages. New hires (and PT supervisors) tend to think that if they muscle the packages that this impresses the supervisor. Smooth routine is the best and it saves your energy.
I was constantly retraining supervisors and employees to hit the target and not use extra energy to make it look like you are working hard.
As a loader handle the package once and don't hold on to it. Look for a spot to load it and let it go. The longer you hold it the more energy you use. (You will get tired faster!) | |
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07-25-2008, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by oakcreekteamie haha, ne work doped up would be easy! | ne=any | |
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07-25-2008, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by iowa boy ne=any | God, I hate Text Message Speak. Especially something like ne = any; it doesn't even save time or space.
I'm going to start posting in Ebonics
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07-25-2008, 09:07 AM
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it took me a little bit to figure that one out too. | |
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07-25-2008, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by helenofcalifornia Water, lots of water. And on your second day, ibuprofen, lots of ibuprofen. That also applies to the third, fourth, fifth days too. | Plenty of water is good, just don't guzzle too much too fast. | |
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07-25-2008, 12:50 PM
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Thanks for the help guys...and sorry about the "ne". With texting all day it just comes naturally; I should watch myself. Don't want to get that snuck into a resume or letter for any one important!  | |
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07-25-2008, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Diegotron Just remember, the supervisor always did it better, faster and more effeciently than you did when he was loading. Oh and his PPH used to be 1400 loading by himself. |
I thought it was over 2000 while spa'ing and loading at the same time, in 185 degree weather. | |
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07-25-2008, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by haydendavid380 I thought it was over 2000 while spa'ing and loading at the same time, in 185 degree weather. | Nah he used his laser eyes to etch the spa label into the box, the all knowing being that he is he did not have to think twice about where that box went. | |
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