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<blockquote data-quote="DriverNerd" data-source="post: 4878435" data-attributes="member: 61439"><p>What area of the country will you be working? You don't need to be specific, just the state will work. </p><p></p><p>Most of this stuff is just repeated from above:</p><p></p><p>1. Safety toe boots are a requirement to me. Unless you're in small sort they will save you a lot of pain. As said above if steel toe boots are too heavy, composite toes (while not being quite as strong) are plenty durable for UPS work and a lot less weight.</p><p></p><p>2. Gloves are a personal preference thing. I never wore them in the hub but holy hell do you get dirty without them. Plus they save you from cardboard paper cuts and when handling metal or wood irregulars.</p><p></p><p>3. As said above. One 10 minute break during your shift. Bathroom/hydration breaks whenever you need one. You can go whenever you want, but depending on the area you might need to inform your supervisor to cover your area temporarily (this really only applies to certain areas in the hub).</p><p></p><p>4. Work hard but don't kill yourself. If you ever have issues/questions about the job, it is best to ask an experienced worker (not your supervisor) for help. If your supervisor tells you to do something you have to work as directed - please know that you don't need to do anything that is unsafe. Until you reach seniority you can be let go for any reason. Benefits are awesome at UPS and are free, though you don't get them right away. It is a manual labor job that can really kick the crap out of you when you start, that is normal. Your hands many cramp up for a few weeks if you're not used to the work, but eventually you will adjust to the job. Most hubs don't have air conditioning so prepare yourself for that, especially in the bottom half of the country.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DriverNerd, post: 4878435, member: 61439"] What area of the country will you be working? You don't need to be specific, just the state will work. Most of this stuff is just repeated from above: 1. Safety toe boots are a requirement to me. Unless you're in small sort they will save you a lot of pain. As said above if steel toe boots are too heavy, composite toes (while not being quite as strong) are plenty durable for UPS work and a lot less weight. 2. Gloves are a personal preference thing. I never wore them in the hub but holy hell do you get dirty without them. Plus they save you from cardboard paper cuts and when handling metal or wood irregulars. 3. As said above. One 10 minute break during your shift. Bathroom/hydration breaks whenever you need one. You can go whenever you want, but depending on the area you might need to inform your supervisor to cover your area temporarily (this really only applies to certain areas in the hub). 4. Work hard but don't kill yourself. If you ever have issues/questions about the job, it is best to ask an experienced worker (not your supervisor) for help. If your supervisor tells you to do something you have to work as directed - please know that you don't need to do anything that is unsafe. Until you reach seniority you can be let go for any reason. Benefits are awesome at UPS and are free, though you don't get them right away. It is a manual labor job that can really kick the crap out of you when you start, that is normal. Your hands many cramp up for a few weeks if you're not used to the work, but eventually you will adjust to the job. Most hubs don't have air conditioning so prepare yourself for that, especially in the bottom half of the country. [/QUOTE]
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