PT job at UPS

[LuckyTaxi]

I need to make about an additional $300+ a month, so I'm thinking of applying to UPS as a package handler. It seems most of my friends have worked there at some point in their career. Very hot and tiring from lifting/carrying boxes, but it put them through school.

How is the environment? Intensive? Is it worth "killing" myself by working inside a 100 degree trailer?

I am currently a network admin, and do very little during the day. Making $1800/month doesnt cut it and I would like to trim my credit card debt a little.

 

[KarenMarie]

From what I have been told, they like to hire ppl, but as soon as they get close to being there for 6 months, they find a reason to fire them, so they dont have to let them in the union.

anyone else heard about this?

🙂

 

[LuckyTaxi]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
From what I have been told, they like to hire ppl, but as soon as they get close to being there for 6 months, they find a reason to fire them, so they dont have to let them in the union.

anyone else heard about this?

🙂

ha ... no problem. if it gets too intensive and bothersome I'll quit.

 

[krunchykrome]

I heard that they work you to death. I have worked at a warehouse, and I was paid $12 an hour. To my understanding, UPS pays something like $8.50 as a package handler. The job that I did was hot, tiring, and barely worth $12 an hour. I couldnt imagine doing it for $8.50 an hour. I thought about the part time student UPS job but I didnt go with it.

And all of that college tuition assistance they talk about?.......How long do you have to work there before you get it?

 

[blurredvision]

A job is a job. All depends on how much you want to get paid. If you're wanting to get into shape, this is definitely the job to get. But seeing as to how you're currently a network admin, I'd assume you're used to sitting on your ass all day. Therefore, you'd be killed after your first day on the job.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
A job is a job. All depends on how much you want to get paid. If you're wanting to get into shape, this is definitely the job to get. But seeing as to how you're currently a network admin, I'd assume you're used to sitting on your ass all day. Therefore, you'd be killed after your first day on the job.

exactly ... just informed my gf of my decision and she says i wont last, which will probably happen. Now if it were doing stock or something i might do that for 4-6 hours a day on the weekend. But lugging boxes around for 4 hours in a hot trailer is something I cant imagine me doing. But money is money.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: lilcam

Originally posted by: blurredvision
A job is a job. All depends on how much you want to get paid. If you're wanting to get into shape, this is definitely the job to get. But seeing as to how you're currently a network admin, I'd assume you're used to sitting on your ass all day. Therefore, you'd be killed after your first day on the job.

exactly ... just informed my gf of my decision and she says i wont last, which will probably happen. Now if it were doing stock or something i might do that for 4-6 hours a day on the weekend. But lugging boxes around for 4 hours in a hot trailer is something I cant imagine me doing. But money is money.

I worked for 9 months as a computer operator, sitting on my ass for 8 hours a day. After I'd get home, I'd sit on my ass for another few hours before I laid on my back for another 8 hours and sleep. Then, I repeated the process. Then, I got fired, and had to take a job with my local Amazon.com warehouse. They stuck me in the Non-Con department, which stood for non-conveyable, which stood for standing on concrete for 10 hours a night boxing crap up. Needless to say, my feet and ankles hurt like nothing I'd ever felt before the first 2 or 3 weeks of that. Eventually, I got used to it.

Some advice if you do head to UPS? Get a comfortable pair of shoes, you won't regret it.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

Some advice if you do head to UPS? Get a comfortable pair of shoes, you won't regret it.

Not looking forward to this, assuming i head over there.

My gf stands all day at her job and now she's saying she wants to work mad overtime. i told her no and that i will be man enough to take a second job so we can pay off our credit card debt.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: lilcam

Some advice if you do head to UPS? Get a comfortable pair of shoes, you won't regret it.

Not looking forward to this, assuming i head over there.

My gf stands all day at her job and now she's saying she wants to work mad overtime. i told her no and that i will be man enough to take a second job so we can pay off our credit card debt.

Any other alternatives to UPS? I know UPS likes their part time workers, but certainly there's something else you're willing to try. Not that UPS is bad, but if you're not ready for it (even part-time), you'll hate it. When I worked at Amazon, I lost a little bit of weight, and gained some muscle from it to. So, it wasn't all bad. It's all getting used to it.

Way to man up and take a second job, though.

 

[AnyMal]

As someone who's been with UPS for over 7 years I can tell you that it's well worth the time and effort to start off as a PT package handler IF you want a career with the company. I started off as a package handler, progressed to Supervisor in 6 months, and a Full-time Sys Admin in 18 months. UPS is very good about promoting from within.

Union - probation period is 30 days, not 6 months.

Benefits - start after 3 months, and cover your whole family at no or very little cost.

 

[SKORPI0]

Worked at the Hodgkins, IL UPS 5 years ago as a loader for $8.50/hour (3rd shift - 10:30 - 3:30). From the parking lot it took me about 10 minutes to walk to my hub. Complex has about 950 loading/unloading docks. Loaded 2 48" trailers everyday. You get a 15 minute break during this 5.5 hour shift. Lasted only 4 weeks, then quit. 1st week is orientation.

Here is the typical senario... Don't forget to punch in first.

1. You'll be assigned a trailer with a chart inside with zip codes and locations (a least 50 of them). Memorize them, you'll wanna make sure that the package coming to you at 5 mph via a conveyour belongs in there. BTW, your only source of light is at the end of the trailer.
2. Begin at the end of the trailer and wait for the packages. Start loading from bottom left to right then work packages upward. Packages should be at least 18" deep. Make sure that the packages are stacked nicely or else they will collapse. Your expected to load at least 450 packages/ hour. Listen for the alarm/buzzer, that means you're already behind and more packages are coming your way.
3. After you finish one layer, begin with another till you reach about 5 feet from the end. At this point things coming from the conveyour should slow down or end. Secure the last layer with the net that is provided.
4. You'll usually load big and heavy object towards the end of this trailer. ex. Mag wheels/tires, spools of wire/cable. After everying is loaded, a supervisor seals it.
5. Take a 15 minute break, cause the next 2 1/2 hours yoour loading your 2nd 48' trailer.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 4 after your break.
7. After your 5 hour shift punch out and leave before they ask you if you can stay a little bit longer to help clean around.
8. Walk about 10 minutes back to your car and go home, tired and dirty. Remember your shift starts in about 18 hours.

Good luck...... 😀

Quit because I was not used to the noise coming from the conveyours, etc. and dust all over. Loading and lifting was not the problem, if you can get use to the noise you might do ok. Looks like the unloading people had an easier time than loaders.