Cell phone policy

[jay0695]

what is the cell phone policy for a package handler? I have a tour and I was told to leave my cell phone in the car. Will they check my pockets? It's in a sketchy area so I rather keep my phone on me

 

[silenze]

Yes they usually have metal detectors in large hubs

 

[jay0695]

Do you know why that is the policy?I find it weird. I mean it's not like I'm going to talk on my phone when I'm working.

 

[WorknLateHuh]

Are you a Millennial? Pulling a phone away from a Millennial is like asking them to pull out their own teeth.

Does the car lock? The horror of leaving it at home is unthinkable... I know. I think you will survive

 

[dudebro]

Most places you register the phone with security and then you get a sticker for it. They don't want you walking out with a pilfered iPhone X that you claim is "your" phone each night.

 

[What The Hawk?]

what is the cell phone policy for a package handler? I have a tour and I was told to leave my cell phone in the car. Will they check my pockets? It's in a sketchy area so I rather keep my phone on me

That's weird, my center doesn't care. Just don't be on your phone unless you're changing a song.

Are you a Millennial? Pulling a phone away from a Millennial is like asking them to pull out their own teeth.

Does the car lock? The horror of leaving it at home is unthinkable... I know. I think you will survive

I'm tired of being on my cell every 2 mins. And for what? Ain't anybody talking to me! I'm going back to a flip phone when my plan expires in a week.

 

[jay0695]

So will I be able to get my phone through security or will they make me put it in my car?

 

[eats packages]

Hub here is big enough that sups will sometimes call you up rather than try to find you. Likely the cellphone ban was only for the tour and nothing else. I would highly recommend you bring it tomorrow/during your next interview as HR might try to contact you outside the facility.

 

[Box Ox]

Phones weren’t a problem in my preload. But I did often wonder who the hell some of the guys were talking to at 4am in the morning via their in-line mics, bluetooth, etc.

 

[burrheadd]

So will I be able to get my phone through security or will they make me put it in my car?

You may have to smuggle it in like they do in prison(if you know what I mean)

Ask @Indecisi0n for details

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Do you know why that is the policy?I find it weird. I mean it's not like I'm going to talk on my phone when I'm working.

That is exactly why the policy is in place------you are being paid to work, not text your friends.

 

[Indecisi0n]

You may have to smuggle it in like they do in prison(if you know what I mean)

Ask @Indecisi0n for details

Just make sure you have liquid damage insurance.

 

[Turdferguson]

So will I be able to get my phone through security or will they make me put it in my car?

If you are having this much trouble over UPS policy during the interview stage, maybe UPS is not the place for you

 

[Wally]

what is the cell phone policy for a package handler? I have a tour and I was told to leave my cell phone in the car. Will they check my pockets? It's in a sketchy area so I rather keep my phone on me

Here at UPS, we employ trained security personnel to secure our facilities. Rest assured, your belongings are safe.

 

[Brownslave688]

So will I be able to get my phone through security or will they make me put it in my car?

Leave it at home if you're that worried about it.

 

[charmschool]

Do you know why that is the policy?I find it weird. I mean it's not like I'm going to talk on my phone when I'm working.

It's a theft issue, phones are easily stolen so they make you put a sticker on yours and you show it every time you pass through security. That's what I was told.

 

[TearsInRain]

It's in a sketchy area so I rather keep my phone on me

so you'd rather keep a $600 mobile device on you in a sketchy area? uh...

 

[Wally]

so you'd rather keep a $600 mobile device on you in a sketchy area? uh...

I bet the parents pay for phone.

 

[Liquid Red]

I'm in a hub and I have to smuggle mine in everyday. I only bring it in so I can listen to Pandora over listening to my fellow co-workers (whine)

 

[FrigidFTSup]

I'm in a hub and I have to smuggle mine in everyday. I only bring it in so I can listen to Pandora over listening to my fellow co-workers (whine)