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[engrey]

My buddy applied and was told to come today at 2 for orientation then training right after for package handler. He got there but with the wrong credentials, the lady told him to reschedule but when he got home he went to the ups-jobs website and can't find it anywhere. Is there a way to reschedule your orientation on the website or anyway in general?

 

[burrheadd]

My buddy applied and was told to come today at 2 for orientation then training right after for package handler. He got there but with the wrong credentials, the lady told him to reschedule but when he got home he went to the ups-jobs website and can't find it anywhere. Is there a way to reschedule your orientation on the website or anyway in general?

Nope your friend only gets one chance and he blew it
Try Again next year

 

[Brown Buddy]

Nope your friend only gets one chance and he blew it
Try Again next year

Tell him try show up again next day with items needed maybe she will respect his persistence

 

[Brown Buddy]

First time posting here. I start tomorrow. During peak season is overtime forced or voluntary? And usually how many hours per week do you work during peak season? I’m working overnight shift btw.

How is it so far

 

[UncleYunqi]

Hi. I applied online for a part-time Package Handler position. Hours 5am - 10am, Monday-Friday. I was offered the job online and am supposed to start 10/18. I assume UPS goes through a lot of Package Handlers because I didn't even have a phone interview, let alone meet in-person. Either way -

What are the chances of someone working more than 25 hours per week as a Package Handler?
Could a Package Handler also work as a Truck Helper in the afternoon?
What are the chances of becoming a Driver after the holiday season?

I've read online and was told by UPS drivers that they started as Package Handlers, worked in the warehouse for x years and eventually became drivers. It seemed like they paid their dues. However, I've seen ads recently advertising driver jobs. Either UPS needs drivers or the usual path has been changed.

For what it is worth, I'm a small 52 year old male who works as a CCA for the USPS. When I was applying to the USPS, a UPS driver told me I wouldn't be able to hack it with UPS because of the physical aspects of the job and that USPS would be better for me. The USPS is easy, but I'm not working much. Beyond that, while delivering the mail, I met a UPS driver who looked older than me and as if he was straining. He said something about it UPS was supposed to be a part-time job for him, but he was working alot.

My concerns are if being a Package Handler for a few months will help me become a Driver within 6 months? If not, it might not be worth it. Assuming I could become a Driver in 6 months or so, could I handle it.

Thanks for any information/opinions.

 

[Just A UPS Guy]

What are the chances of someone working more than 25 hours per week as a Package Handler?
Could a Package Handler also work as a Truck Helper in the afternoon?
What are the chances of becoming a Driver after the holiday season?

100%

Most likely

Almost zero

You're old af, but I've seen people do it with less. Good luck!

 

[UncleYunqi]

Thanks for the response.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Thanks for the response.

I'm sure if you get hired now you're seasonal. But work your butt off and hopefully they'll keep you after the season.
As far as driving goes who knows every place is different

 

[Red Devil]

Hi. I applied online for a part-time Package Handler position. Hours 5am - 10am, Monday-Friday. I was offered the job online and am supposed to start 10/18. I assume UPS goes through a lot of Package Handlers because I didn't even have a phone interview, let alone meet in-person. Either way -

What are the chances of someone working more than 25 hours per week as a Package Handler?
Could a Package Handler also work as a Truck Helper in the afternoon?
What are the chances of becoming a Driver after the holiday season?

I've read online and was told by UPS drivers that they started as Package Handlers, worked in the warehouse for x years and eventually became drivers. It seemed like they paid their dues. However, I've seen ads recently advertising driver jobs. Either UPS needs drivers or the usual path has been changed.

For what it is worth, I'm a small 52 year old male who works as a CCA for the USPS. When I was applying to the USPS, a UPS driver told me I wouldn't be able to hack it with UPS because of the physical aspects of the job and that USPS would be better for me. The USPS is easy, but I'm not working much. Beyond that, while delivering the mail, I met a UPS driver who looked older than me and as if he was straining. He said something about it UPS was supposed to be a part-time job for him, but he was working alot.

My concerns are if being a Package Handler for a few months will help me become a Driver within 6 months? If not, it might not be worth it. Assuming I could become a Driver in 6 months or so, could I handle it.

Thanks for any information/opinions.

A lot of places are hiring people with under a year of package handling to drive. It depends what your building’s needs are. Very good chance you can work more than 25 hours during peak. Getting in as a part timer will help you if you want to go full time.

 

[burrheadd]

Hi. I applied online for a part-time Package Handler position. Hours 5am - 10am, Monday-Friday. I was offered the job online and am supposed to start 10/18. I assume UPS goes through a lot of Package Handlers because I didn't even have a phone interview, let alone meet in-person. Either way -

What are the chances of someone working more than 25 hours per week as a Package Handler?
Could a Package Handler also work as a Truck Helper in the afternoon?
What are the chances of becoming a Driver after the holiday season?

I've read online and was told by UPS drivers that they started as Package Handlers, worked in the warehouse for x years and eventually became drivers. It seemed like they paid their dues. However, I've seen ads recently advertising driver jobs. Either UPS needs drivers or the usual path has been changed.

For what it is worth, I'm a small 52 year old male who works as a CCA for the USPS. When I was applying to the USPS, a UPS driver told me I wouldn't be able to hack it with UPS because of the physical aspects of the job and that USPS would be better for me. The USPS is easy, but I'm not working much. Beyond that, while delivering the mail, I met a UPS driver who looked older than me and as if he was straining. He said something about it UPS was supposed to be a part-time job for him, but he was working alot.

My concerns are if being a Package Handler for a few months will help me become a Driver within 6 months? If not, it might not be worth it. Assuming I could become a Driver in 6 months or so, could I handle it.

Thanks for any information/opinions.

If you’re a small 52 year male you need to look elsewhere ups will chew you up and spit you out

 

[UncleYunqi]

Thanks for the responses.

 

[PotentialJewishDriver]

Hey guys, I just applied for a Package Delivery Driver position. I'm in the Niagara Falls NY area. I'm assuming it will be seasonal. Been delivering for Amazon for about two years. Does UPS look down on drivers from Amazon? I know there are some ty Amazon drivers out there. I hope they don't lump us in all together lol.

I feel like UPS is the major leagues and where I want to be but it will suck to get let go in mid January after peak and be jobless. That said, I also have applications in with FedEx Express. I just really need to get away from Amazon.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[PotentialJewishDriver]

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Welcome

Thanks! Any advice you can offer?

 

[Shift Inhibit]

Thanks! Any advice you can offer?

If peak is like the last few years, you’ll be working well into February. The drivers I see stay on are the ones that don’t complain and bust ass all day.

 

[PotentialJewishDriver]

If peak is like the last few years, you’ll be working well into February. The drivers I see stay on are the ones that don’t complain and bust ass all day.

Thanks.

 

[Shift Inhibit]

Hey guys, I just applied for a Package Delivery Driver position. I'm in the Niagara Falls NY area. I'm assuming it will be seasonal. Been delivering for Amazon for about two years. Does UPS look down on drivers from Amazon? I know there are some ty Amazon drivers out there. I hope they don't lump us in all together lol.

I feel like UPS is the major leagues and where I want to be but it will suck to get let go in mid January after peak and be jobless. That said, I also have applications in with FedEx Express. I just really need to get away from Amazon.

Thanks for any advice.

Why did you leave Amazon?

 

[PotentialJewishDriver]

Why did you leave Amazon?

I haven't I'm still here. Homelessness is a great motivator.

 

[PotentialJewishDriver]

Why did you leave Amazon?

Also there's no upward mobility. Not going to lie the pay sucks and the health insurance I have is so ridiculously priced for a single person. I can't imagine if I had a family to support.

 

[Red Devil]

Thanks! Any advice you can offer?

UPS doesn’t care about your experience. Just your performance once you start.

 

[JoeOP]

Passed interview, road test and dot. Driving school located 75 miles away in queens, NY. Yesterday on a federal holiday my total commute time back and forth was 4 hours 38 minutes. Didn't go back for day 2 today. Know my 5s and 10s verbatim and I'm pretty pissed off they pulled that on me. When did zoom classes stop?