Michigan Seasonal Feeder Questions

[DblsTrpls]

Hey all,

New to the cafe here, and I’m not a UPS employee yet. I have an interview at the Grand Rapids, MI hub tomorrow for a seasonal feeder position. I’m just wondering what the likelihood is of becoming a regular, full time employee from that point, and how long that will take. Any, and all input is welcome. Especially from my fellow Michiganders.

 

[MyTripisCut]

Hey all,

New to the cafe here, and I’m not a UPS employee yet. I have an interview at the Grand Rapids, MI hub tomorrow for a seasonal feeder position. I’m just wondering what the likelihood is of becoming a regular, full time employee from that point, and how long that will take. Any, and all input is welcome. Especially from my fellow Michiganders.

‘Nova!!!!!

 

[rod]

Are you a Youper?

notice the UPS truck

 

[DblsTrpls]

‘Nova!!!!!

A penny for your thoughts, bud!

 

[MyTripisCut]

A penny for your thoughts, bud!

All blame is on @upschuck

 

[DblsTrpls]

I see you’re going to be a lot of help...

 

[MyTripisCut]

I see you’re going to be a lot of help...

Depends on many many things. How big is the Hub, how many feeder runs do they have, how many package drivers are looking to bid to feeder, and the list goes on. Like any seasonal position, your chances are minimal, but feeders seems to love hiring off the street these days, good luck!

 

[DblsTrpls]

Haha! Thank you for the insight!!

 

[iruhnman630]

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All blame is on @upschuck

64 other schools wish they had their logo next to that 62 and not watching the game from afar.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

Hey all,

New to the cafe here, and I’m not a UPS employee yet. I have an interview at the Grand Rapids, MI hub tomorrow for a seasonal feeder position.

This time of year, the position you are interviewing for is "vacation replacement".

I’m just wondering what the likelihood is of becoming a regular, full time employee from that point, and how long that will take.

Follow all the company's methods and safety procedures, never refuse work....

and if you work 1 day after Labor Day, you are a UPS employee.

Any, and all input is welcome. Especially from my fellow Michiganders.

When you get in the door, "make hay, while the sun shines".

Words of wisdom.... from the Motor City Madman.



-Bug-

 

[DblsTrpls]

Thank you all for your insight. I’m going in with an open mind, and the hope that they keep me around. I’ll work any hours, any day.

 

[silenze]

Check upsjobs.com for permanent job postings.

 

[MyTripisCut]

64 other schools wish they had their logo next to that 62 and not watching the game from afar.

Maybe. Second place is the first loser, there is only one winner. I hate Villanova anyway. Just bustin chops.

 

[Maple Grove MN Driver]

UPS is different all over the country.
Almost impossible to answer questions specific to one building in Michigan

 

[Covemastah]

UPS will tell you anything to get you in the door , you will most likely be the bottom cover driver unless a casual comes in after you , expect to be tossed around the clock constantly, friend up with a guy who’s been in feeders for a while and he will explain what your chances are in the building you work in , I have seen temps get put on !! Don’t be that guy who bitches about the equipment and the hrs you have to keep , most guys did 15 to 20 in a Brownie and don’t want to hear it , trust me ,, always cover your ass
Listen to those willing to help , they don’t care about your experience or how many years you worked at company x , or how things ran at company y , I mean this in a friendly way ,,, good luck

 

[Poop Head]

I see you’re going to be a lot of help...

Ups will just try to string you along. Summer season,winter season , summer season, winter season. Until you either quit, or die

 

[Herecomesthepain]

I'm in your area. Don't turn down other prospective permanent jobs with the hopes that you will be hired in at UPS. Like they said above, you are vacation coverage and more likely than not they will cut you loose at the end of the seasonal period.

 

[Special UPS Operator]

Just found out I am being considered for a seasonal spot in feeders starting around mid october.

So what does SEASONAL actually mean at UPS??? From October to how long??

 

[barnyard]

Just found out I am being considered for a seasonal spot in feeders starting around mid october.

So what does SEASONAL actually mean at UPS??? From October to how long??

You should have asked the person that said you are being considered.

 

[Special UPS Operator]

It did not occur to me at the time.

How do I make the call back list???

Should I call/email some of the managers???

How do I make my intention known that I want to become a permanent driver??