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Do par-time package handlers on the twilight shift get 30 hours a week? I worked at FedEx and they always wanted me to stay at least 5-6 hours each shift.
Yes, working a second shift might be available to you (it might be referred to as 'double shifting'). There may be sign up sheets posted somewhere for the extra work.I was hired on with a shift that ranges from 12pm - 6pm or 1pm - 5pm, but here is the thing there is another shift I applied for that is 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm, so I am curious that if I am already at work from 1 pm - 5 pm is there a chance they’ll ask me to stay over into the next shift too, after all I am already there.
They advertise that a shift is from 4 to 10PM but in reality it may start at 5PM one week and 5:30 the next week and finish at 9PM. Normally in my building we have 3 different start times in the same week. You are guarantied 3.5 hours a day and your PT sup will try to limit you to that. Even if they have to shave some time off of your paycheck.I was hired on with a shift that ranges from 12pm - 6pm or 1pm - 5pm, but here is the thing there is another shift I applied for that is 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm, so I am curious that if I am already at work from 1 pm - 5 pm is there a chance they’ll ask me to stay over into the next shift too, after all I am already there.
During the same day, they also have staggered start times where a few come in 15min early to set up, and others arrive 15min late waiting for volume to reach the belts.They advertise that a shift is from 4 to 10PM but in reality it may start at 5PM one week and 5:30 the next week and finish at 9PM. Normally in my building we have 3 different start times in the same week. You are guarantied 3.5 hours a day and your PT sup will try to limit you to that. Even if they have to shave some time off of your paycheck.
They can extend your current shift for more hours but they can't force you to do multiple shifts. They will ask for volunteers to work double shifts. Triple shifts (in a row) are not allowed.I was hired on with a shift that ranges from 12pm - 6pm or 1pm - 5pm, but here is the thing there is another shift I applied for that is 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm, so I am curious that if I am already at work from 1 pm - 5 pm is there a chance they’ll ask me to stay over into the next shift too, after all I am already there.
Officially, no. In practice, yes.Triple shifts (in a row) are not allowed.
We have quite a few that work triples here.They can extend your current shift for more hours but they can't force you to do multiple shifts. They will ask for volunteers to work double shifts. Triple shifts (in a row) are not allowed.
Also, most managers will understand if you tell them you're only available between certain hours because of school/family/2nd job obligations; unless they hate your guts. Just be consistent. "Reliable."
We have quite a few that work triples here.
As a part timer, me and a couple other guys had a bet who could stay the longest I made it 17 hours one of the other guys made it 19 hours. Of course after about 12 I was worthless. should’ve sent me home lol. Thankfully they were Supervisor’s working and they didn’t have much choice.Summer 2020 I knew an inside guy who worked over 24 hours straight. I show up one morning and he was there working preload. Did my route went home ate slept and came back the next morning and the dude hadn’t left. Wasn’t moving very fast at that point tho![]()
As a part timer, me and a couple other guys had a bet who could stay the longest I made it 17 hours one of the other guys made it 19 hours. Of course after about 12 I was worthless. should’ve sent me home lol. Thankfully they were Supervisor’s working and they didn’t have much choice.
How???Summer 2020 I knew an inside guy who worked over 24 hours straight. I show up one morning and he was there working preload. Did my route went home ate slept and came back the next morning and the dude hadn’t left. Wasn’t moving very fast at that point tho![]()
Summer 2020 I knew an inside guy who worked over 24 hours straight. I show up one morning and he was there working preload. Did my route went home ate slept and came back the next morning and the dude hadn’t left. Wasn’t moving very fast at that point tho![]()
I worked over 21hrs three times, and over 15hrs numerous times. It's always the same story...Officially, no. In practice, yes.
That sounds like some sketchy timecard manipulation. Should've brought it to the attention of the BA.I worked over 21hrs three times, and over 15hrs numerous times. It's always the same story...
I would come in at 3pm on Sunday, and be the only one who showed up to work. I call the manager and he tells me to stay as long as it takes to finish. 12hrs later, I am still there to start Preload at 4am.
My all-time record is 21.5hrs. straight. 3pm to 1230pm.
They coded it as two different days, Fri+Sun & Mon x 2 (four shifts, 22.3 combo).... so I got 9.5hrs OT.