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<blockquote data-quote="dudebro" data-source="post: 408867" data-attributes="member: 11234"><p>The fact is you CAN get fired for misloads. "Following the proper methods" means you check every package, every day, and put them in the correct package car.</p><p>Here's the thing though. There IS an acceptable misload frequency. Generally 1/2500 is acceptable, which means most preloaders can have 1 a week (some preloaders, 2) and you're still within the guidelines we set forth for doing a good job. </p><p>Moreover, there's the contract and then real life. More than a few other people pointed it out: who do you take the time to move through progressive discipline? The preloader who had 4 misloads last week or the one who's been absent 33 times this year and late an additional 41. Contrary to popular belief, we sups don't have all the time in the world. If we're going to take time to do discipline, there are generally bigger fish to fry, as the saying goes. </p><p>The other thread of advice I saw here was also correct: Come in every day, do your job, check the packages carefully, don't get hurt, and you won't have a problem. You may be asked for greater productivity, but quite honestly, I've proven to plenty of people that if you use the methods and move at a smooth, steady pace, the productivity will be there. Misloads and injuries cost far more than 15 minutes of your time. Stay safe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dudebro, post: 408867, member: 11234"] The fact is you CAN get fired for misloads. "Following the proper methods" means you check every package, every day, and put them in the correct package car. Here's the thing though. There IS an acceptable misload frequency. Generally 1/2500 is acceptable, which means most preloaders can have 1 a week (some preloaders, 2) and you're still within the guidelines we set forth for doing a good job. Moreover, there's the contract and then real life. More than a few other people pointed it out: who do you take the time to move through progressive discipline? The preloader who had 4 misloads last week or the one who's been absent 33 times this year and late an additional 41. Contrary to popular belief, we sups don't have all the time in the world. If we're going to take time to do discipline, there are generally bigger fish to fry, as the saying goes. The other thread of advice I saw here was also correct: Come in every day, do your job, check the packages carefully, don't get hurt, and you won't have a problem. You may be asked for greater productivity, but quite honestly, I've proven to plenty of people that if you use the methods and move at a smooth, steady pace, the productivity will be there. Misloads and injuries cost far more than 15 minutes of your time. Stay safe. [/QUOTE]
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