For nine years I've been on the preload and in that time I've learned that circling the label then writing the hin on the side creates more problems than it solves. Naturally I stopped using them for the last five years with no problems and much fewer misloads. Today my job was threatened by the center manager for no other reason than not using them. I just want to know why this is such a big deal and why they are pushing it so hard, every driver I've loaded for prefers a solid load over a hastily scrawled mess that is poorly loaded. Can we change this method or am I just pissing in the wind? If we can, then how? I mean fired over a crayon, I've dealt with harassment before but this is a new level of stupid.
The forced use of crayons for preload
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
WORK AS DIRECTED!!!!!
1989
Well-Known Member
PASinterference
Yes, I know I'm working late.
It's just a power trip. Probably pissed off about United way numbers.
Tom MacDonald
Max E. Pads
It's just a power trip. Probablyoff about United way numbers.
I signed a big fat zero on mine and handed it to my manager and he seemed irritated. I'm still in my 30 so I feel like I should have just to stay on his good side but from what I've read that charity is a scam.
"... And we do ask that you give"
PASinterference
Yes, I know I'm working late.
I dont give money to crooks or jackasses.
Tom MacDonald
Max E. Pads
As a new driver coming from preload I actually have my own markers to write on every package in the morning before I leave so I can find the package easier. The hin numbers really help me.
Shiftless
Well-Known Member
How hard is it to Work As Directed? Sure some things seem stoooopid! Just work as directed (WAD) and collect all the money so you can enjoy what ever you enjoy doing due to being employed. Most importante is to Relax, let management stress over what its important to them, just enjoy the ride!
I can see how it helps the driver, but when you get used to the lay out of the truck, locating a properly loaded package is quicker and eliminates the added room for error on part of the loader. When I use the crayon I tend to still walk onto the wrong truck, when i don't I'm forced to look to the previously loaded packages and confirm the location of the one I'm loading. This way i have more time to make sure every package is accessible when they need it. I also try to talk to my drivers to see if there are specific stops that need to move to a different part of the truck.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Work as directed.
I'm not doing this to be a lord, I'm trying to streamline this process. I don't wanna drive, I don't want to be a supervisor, I like my job and want the preload to have more support and respect. Its not just a stepping stone its the foundation and our foundation is sinking. Anywhere you work here you know how backward this company has become and its not immune to failure. Dont know about yall but i want to retire.
lord, I'm trying to streamline this process. I don't wanna drive, I don't want to be a supervisor, I like my job and want the preload to have more support and respect. Its not just a stepping stone its the foundation and our foundation is sinking. Anywhere you work here you know how backward this company has become and its not immune to failure. Dont know about yall but i want to retire.I work in a manner that best represents me an the company
Turdferguson
Just a turd
You aren't paid to think, you are paid to do
Matty_lawn
Poopin' on the clock
Make adjustments based on changing conditions
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
Draw pictures in the bottom of totes for the drivers coming in.
