Written up for misloads during probation period

useyourloadstand

Active Member
New to the forums...I've been written up twice for missloads and i've only been here for 3 weeks. They made me initial next to them. I'm worried about getting let go after my probation period. What do you guys recommend I do if I get written up for more missloads? Should I even be initialing next to these write ups without talking to my union steward?
 

UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)

Well-Known Member
You do not have union protection until you have completed your probation period.

You are being asked to initial the paperwork to acknowledge the misloads. Your refusal to do so in your 30 days could lead to your dismissal.

You need to work on making sure you are putting the right packages on to the right cars.
 

useyourloadstand

Active Member
Thanks for the reply...I'm now taking all misloads clear out of my trailer, which i wasn't doing before. i'm loading at 250 pph, hoping if i boost it up over 300 they may let the misloads slide if I stop getting them and keep me on. My sup has been testing me on misloads this week and so far I've caught them all. Last week was hell with a new pick off sending me constant misloads and had a trailer full of them did my best in my 2nd week to get them all out, but I can't really blame anyone but myself.
 

TooTechie

Geek in Brown
Wait, how are you getting misloads loading trailers (feeders)? The scanners they've had for the last 2-3 years stop you when scanning the wrong destination...unless you're scanning a dirty bag, someone is putting incompatibles in after you're a done or a sup is throwing crap in before sealing it.
 

useyourloadstand

Active Member
I've had people help me out been loading 3 trailers...since i've left misloads in the trailer on the side walkway i assume other loaders have just been loading them
 

PT Car Washer

Well-Known Member
I'll prob start looking for another job doubt they'll keep on after my probation period
I bet you will not get that lucky. As long as you show up on time everyday and show a good effort and reduce your misloads you will be kept on. I would still keep looking for a better job even after you pass your probation period.
 

TooTechie

Geek in Brown
I've had people help me out been loading 3 trailers...since i've left misloads in the trailer on the side walkway i assume other loaders have just been loading them
If you find a misload and don't toss it out of the trailer then you deserve what you get. If you're not the only one loading the trailer then they can't prove you had a misload because the new scanners won't let you load it.
 

Cowboy Mac

Well-Known Member
From someone who has been there: don't worry about misloads as much for now. When you're on your packet you need to be focused on pph and making your supervisors happy. Showing up to work on time every day is very important. The paper you initialed is simply acknowledging that you had misloads, this is different from being written up. From the point you initial that paper, they have 10 working days to write you up. After that, they can't do anything.

Once you get off your 30 days, join the union as soon as possible. Then, misloads and load quality should be your only concerns. Attendance should always be a concern. They can't write you up for speed, but they can get you for not following methods, attendance, and for misloads.

You can do it! I was in your shoes before and I did it. It's not easy but once you have a few months of experience, they will leave you alone. Dealing with this situation will make you a stronger person, and you will be more resilient when dealing with management in the future.
 

UnconTROLLed

perfection
Oh yeah? You're in for a surprise, buddy.

They'll keep pretty much anybody who shows up at least 4 days out of the week and doesn't get caught committing any crimes on the clock.
Adultery? Can't begin to list how many repeat offenders caught in the act on the mgmt side, that just get moved around. :D

Twisted culture
 
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