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Which is the hardest of the 3? Loader, Unloader, or Sorter.
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<blockquote data-quote="Bren_dan" data-source="post: 1433311" data-attributes="member: 55217"><p>I don't know if there's a right or wrong answer to which job is the easiest. I work the reload at a smaller hub, and I've done all three jobs, but my experience probably varies from others.</p><p></p><p>What I can tell you. </p><p></p><p>Unloading was probably the most physically challenging. Wear a back brace. "Able to lift up to 75 lbs" is a sham, if you can't handle packages weighing up to 150 lbs on a consistent basis, by yourself, you won't make it at the hub I work at. Maybe team-lifts are more properly enforced elsewhere, I don't know. Mentally though, this job is the easiest. If you can identify a hazmat and learn how to use a pallet jack, you'll be fine.</p><p></p><p>Loading is also very physical, but you're at least starting your lift from the waist and not from the ground as much. Learning how to construct a good wall takes time, but once you understand the concept I think this job is slightly easier than unloading. But remember: unloaders make the pace, loaders have to keep up with it. This is almost certainly what you'll start out doing, it will make or break you.</p><p></p><p>Sorting is my favorite, but it is mentally draining. I work in small sort most nights, which physically is a dream (10 lbs and under) but I had to learn how to look at a zip code and determine in a second which of the 50 different bins it belongs in. It takes time and the ability to memorize. Sorting the belt is different. There are far fewer destinations to decide from but the pace is often overwhelming. It's a skilled, one-dollar higher paid position for a reason.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p><p></p><p>By the way, this is my first time posting on here. So glad I came across this board, great source of knowledge.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bren_dan, post: 1433311, member: 55217"] I don't know if there's a right or wrong answer to which job is the easiest. I work the reload at a smaller hub, and I've done all three jobs, but my experience probably varies from others. What I can tell you. Unloading was probably the most physically challenging. Wear a back brace. "Able to lift up to 75 lbs" is a sham, if you can't handle packages weighing up to 150 lbs on a consistent basis, by yourself, you won't make it at the hub I work at. Maybe team-lifts are more properly enforced elsewhere, I don't know. Mentally though, this job is the easiest. If you can identify a hazmat and learn how to use a pallet jack, you'll be fine. Loading is also very physical, but you're at least starting your lift from the waist and not from the ground as much. Learning how to construct a good wall takes time, but once you understand the concept I think this job is slightly easier than unloading. But remember: unloaders make the pace, loaders have to keep up with it. This is almost certainly what you'll start out doing, it will make or break you. Sorting is my favorite, but it is mentally draining. I work in small sort most nights, which physically is a dream (10 lbs and under) but I had to learn how to look at a zip code and determine in a second which of the 50 different bins it belongs in. It takes time and the ability to memorize. Sorting the belt is different. There are far fewer destinations to decide from but the pace is often overwhelming. It's a skilled, one-dollar higher paid position for a reason. Good luck. By the way, this is my first time posting on here. So glad I came across this board, great source of knowledge. [/QUOTE]
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