1. Would I start in a week? A month? The next day?
Depends on need. Generally in my area you are interviewed and either hired on the spot, or put on a list for potential hires next time need arises. If you are hired on the spot usually you start within 2-3 days.
2. How long is PT handler orientation? 1 shift? 1 week?
Depends on the individual. We aren't granted a lot of training time. Unfortunately UPS is big on learning on the fly. You should have a sup with you at least most of the first day, and then they will slowly start making you do more and more.
Thanks chuck, I'm trying to figure out if I'd make 30 days before 10/15 is all. Otherwise i gotta finish it out after 1/10/16.
In my building we don't have a seniority freeze. All days are counted towards seniority if you are hired as Perm PT.
The one year wait are definitely worth the wait. Full medical and dental coverage for yourself and family. Two weeks paid vacation and paid holidays. The money isn't great l but the benefits will make up for it.
The pay sucks and it's tough work, but you won't get the benefits anywhere else.
OP when I started as an hourly I was hired when I went to the interview. Started working 2 days later. From what I've seen with my new hires that's generally how we do it, at least in my area. But we're tiny, and I have no idea what the size of your building is.