The forced use of crayons for preload

[dookie stain]

I love when my loader leaves the crayon in the truck! Free lunch!

 

[lolbr]

Writing HINs on packages isn't necessary. The shelves are already numbered. If you put the package in the correct spot on the shelf, you can easily find it by looking at the shelf number. Also, nothing beyond the first two digits are useful to drivers unless it's a large add cut, since gaps between used numbers are usually at least 20-40 apart. Looking at this example, you can easily see these packages are likely 89xx, 85xx, 84xx, and 81xx just by shelf position. If you're off by 100 it's not that big a deal.

The key is to learn to load using the least width of the shelf. Packages should fit deep first, then tall. Envelopes should always fit between other packages. See example.

 

[slaveofbigbrown]

Maybe if they didn’t slam 3/4 of the days volume down the preloaders throat in the first 1 1/2 of the shift misloads wouldn’t be so bad.

 

[MarvelousMunata]

Maybe if they didn’t slam 3/4 of the days volume down the preloaders throat in the first 1 1/2 of the shift misloads wouldn’t be so bad.

Exactly

 

[watdaflock?]

Writing HINs on packages isn't necessary. The shelves are already numbered. If you put the package in the correct spot on the shelf, you can easily find it by looking at the shelf number. Also, nothing beyond the first two digits are useful to drivers unless it's a large add cut, since gaps between used numbers are usually at least 20-40 apart. Looking at this example, you can easily see these packages are likely 89xx, 85xx, 84xx, and 81xx just by shelf position. If you're off by 100 it's not that big a deal.
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The key is to learn to load using the least width of the shelf. Packages should fit deep first, then tall. Envelopes should always fit between other packages. See example.
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The numbers make it easier and quicker for preloaders to place the packages in order, especially later in the preload when PCs are getting stuffed.

Also - no way you ever get entire shelves loaded with packages that are all relatively the same size/height, like in your example. That's a dream world example......

 

[Heavy Package]

The shelves are already numbered.

This is what I see when I look at my preloader saying the car is all wrapped and ready to go:

 

[Heavy Package]

Here's the whole preload team posing for a pic for UPSers.com. You'll see it next week when you login to check your pay!

 

[lolbr]

The numbers make it easier and quicker for preloaders to place the packages in order, especially later in the preload when PCs are getting stuffed.

Also - no way you ever get entire shelves loaded with packages that are all relatively the same size/height, like in your example. That's a dream world example......

As I stated, the shelves are already numbered. If they aren't, they should be. Yes sections get heavy and you have to shift it a bit, but you shouldn't be shifting it that much. That said, I have no issues with the numbers. I wrote them on every package that was large enough for years.

You're right, the packages aren't all similar sizes. The idea still works fine. Load the package deep first. Won't fit because too long (a rug)? Not a shelf package. Then load tall. Too tall to fit? Not a shelf package. Load those packages on the floor under the shelf. This leaves you with mostly similar size packages.

I used this method for over 8 years on multiple routes. Every single driver came in the following morning after the first time I loaded their truck and thanked me. Also, never did I work hard enough to break a sweat, nor did I have supervisors telling me to speed up. I still have them begging me to go back to preload every time I see them.

 

[eats packages]

Writing HINs on packages isn't necessary. The shelves are already numbered. If you put the package in the correct spot on the shelf, you can easily find it by looking at the shelf number. Also, nothing beyond the first two digits are useful to drivers unless it's a large add cut, since gaps between used numbers are usually at least 20-40 apart. Looking at this example, you can easily see these packages are likely 89xx, 85xx, 84xx, and 81xx just by shelf position. If you're off by 100 it's not that big a deal.
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The key is to learn to load using the least width of the shelf. Packages should fit deep first, then tall. Envelopes should always fit between other packages. See example.
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Have you ever wedged a rug directly above the bulkhead door.
or used a television to extend a shelf outward

 

[DumbTruckDriver]

or used a television to extend a shelf outward

Please, please, please don't ever do that.

 

[eats packages]

Please, please, please don't ever do that.

Too late, I've already done it three times this peak season! Don't forget the soundbar you can wedge directly above!


re: The official preload bashing thread https://www.browncafe.com/community/threads/the-official-preload-bashing-thread.375374/

 

[Driver7906]

I work in a hot climate and it sucks when one of those crayons melts on my shelf in the middle of July and gets all over packages and my uniform.

 

[DumbTruckDriver]

Too late, I've already done it three times this peak season! Don't forget the soundbar you can wedge directly above!
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re: The official preload bashing thread https://www.browncafe.com/community/threads/the-official-preload-bashing-thread.375374/

And then the driver goes down a bumpy road, the tv falls off the shelf and is either damaged or crushes other packages below it.

 

[zubenelgenubi]

And then the driver goes down a bumpy road, the tv falls off the shelf and is either damaged or crushes other packages below it.

Tv's are much too light now to do either of those things.

 

[DumbTruckDriver]

Tv's are much too light now to do either of those things.

True, tv's are probably too light and too well packed to be damaged, but I've had packages damaged by a tv that fell off the top shelf.

 

[burrheadd]

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"

Sounds like you won’t have to worry about it in a few days

 

[burrheadd]

So why not pay them what they are worth and give them the time to do the job correctly?

They’re disposable Why get so worked up

 

[burrheadd]

Writing HINs on packages isn't necessary. The shelves are already numbered. If you put the package in the correct spot on the shelf, you can easily find it by looking at the shelf number. Also, nothing beyond the first two digits are useful to drivers unless it's a large add cut, since gaps between used numbers are usually at least 20-40 apart. Looking at this example, you can easily see these packages are likely 89xx, 85xx, 84xx, and 81xx just by shelf position. If you're off by 100 it's not that big a deal.
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The key is to learn to load using the least width of the shelf. Packages should fit deep first, then tall. Envelopes should always fit between other packages. See example.
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Have you ever seen a bricked out P-1000

 

[PT Car Washer]

They’re disposable Why get so worked up

Anymore all employees both Union and management are disposable labor. Like you I already have locked in my retirement but still feel an obligation to the younger generation.

 

[MECH-lift]

As a driver these crayons have risked my life enough , I have slipped on these non toxic sticks enough! Every left behind crayon is a possible slip/fall injury inside our trucks!