NDSkinsguy Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm actually starting there as a second job next week, assuming that for now at least, I'll be simply a seasonal employee. I do have hopes of getting on permanently at some point, though. Any advice from those who currently work/have worked there in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buenosdiaz Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionOfDoom Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 You will work hard for your 4 to 5 hour shift loading or unloading the trucks. Wear that Back brace and bend at your knees when picking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 You will work hard for your 4 to 5 hour shift loading or unloading the trucks.Wear that Back brace and bend at your knees when picking up. Exactly. It's a back-breaker but if you do it correctly you'll be in fantastic shape inside of 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 My college roomate worked there at the Memphis hub. He hated the hell out of it. 3am to 7 am. He felt like the harder he worked, the more they rode his ass about production. He said he always felt tired, but he was also handling a full college schedule. If you can hack it, then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 My college roomate worked there at the Memphis hub. He hated the hell out of it. 3am to 7 am. He felt like the harder he worked, the more they rode his ass about production. He said he always felt tired, but he was also handling a full college schedule. If you can hack it, then go for it. Had a buddy who did it for seasonal work a couple years ago and said pretty much the same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 So I googled "What can brown do for you?" and this is what I got: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I did the driver helper job one winter, pretty fun driver was cool. just hopped out of the truck put packages on doors and it was easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 May I suggest that you call Doug Heffernan for advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 ask Goskins08, we works for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthor99 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm actually starting there as a second job next week, assuming that for now at least, I'll be simply a seasonal employee. I do have hopes of getting on permanently at some point, though. Any advice from those who currently work/have worked there in the past? I just got hired as well. But, I usually do this job every year right before school starts. It honetly depends on your driver. Last year, I was paired up with an individual who was lazy as hell since I was there. I basically handed out all of the boxes, but it didn't bother me because it made the day go by really quick. This year I will be paired up with a different guy, and from what I understand he's a hard worker, but either way for a seasonal job I don't think it's that bad. I'm not sure what type of area you will be working in either, but my area is a "big $$$" area some of the people if home give me tips. I had a guy last year give me $50 simply for dropping off something he had ordered for his grandson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcdaman Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 You will work hard for your 4 to 5 hour shift loading or unloading the trucks.Wear that Back brace and bend at your knees when picking up. :applause: Here's your answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchgear Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I worked there one summer in college, and I agree with what has been said. If you are loading or unloading the trucks in the center, they want you to work extremely hard. I worked a 3 hour shift and the manager was on me constantly about getting it all done faster. She said some crazy stuff about "If I tell you to go through a wall, I want you to go through a wall no questions asked!". In retrospect, considering what she probably made vs what I made I probably cost UPS for the time she spent telling me to work faster than on my entire shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Loaded tractor trailers during college in Baltimore. Minimum 600 load rate per hour. My managers and I didn't always get along - something about lacking respect for authority. The full time loaders were lazy pieces of ****. Quit after a year, but my buddy stayed on, ended up driving and now supervises a hub. Has a fat pension and great benefits. Solid career choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKINS_08 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I work for UPS..I onload trucks..Its hard work, but if you can do some hard work, then you'll be fine..The pay isn't great, but you get great benefits, and you can always move up..My supervisors aren't that bad, they want you to work fast, but aren't really too hard on you..But that could be different in other hubs..Also you will get in shape, I lost like 20-30 pounds since I started working there in late May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 After a year of working there for the benifits, I just quit. A few weeks back, I hurt my back at UPS. I went to get an MRI, and I had 3 buldging disc, couple pinched nerves, and some pulled muscles... I figured it is not worth the price of my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Wear comfortable shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I worked there for a day. **** that job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I worked there before I got my first shot in radio. It was hard adjusting to go to work at 3am. You get off at 8 in the morning but be prepared for a workout. Especially with XMAS coming up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDSkinsguy Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thanks for the responses. We had our video training tonight; start for real tomorrow night. Should be interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSellers45 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'm thinking about applying there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazye Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 decent pay, good benefits, but I worked there for the shorts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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