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I worked at UPS as seasonal temp help last christmas during my senior year of high school. I reapplied after graduation for part-time package handler. I was told during the interview I wouldn't need to take another drug test due to previous results. But about a week later I received a call from...

Hello. I've worked part time as a package handler for 2 years. I also have done TCD driving, air delivery driving and gone out to cover a ground route when they call and need help. I just secured a full time driving position, and was told that I needed to complete a 40hr orientation class...

Just a rant and update for those who care. I like it. I don't like being at the end of belt 1 and getting royally :censored:ed by air at the end of my shift. Today i had to ask for help cause I got 50+ packages at the same time. I hope asking for help isnt bad. The first time i asked for help the...

Good afternoon. I've resisted posting this question as I realize every center is different, but I would appreciate some insight as to the process of driving for UPS. I attended driving school August 22-26. When I returned to my local center I was told I would receive a call in about two weeks...

Hey all, been on here a few times looking up what to expect and figured I'd post a type of thanks and farewell post. Little backstory. I worked for the USPS for about 4 months until Nov of 2015 when I was unfairly removed by a very bad postmaster. I was in my probationary period which management...

I really want to get better. I wasn't thinkin it would be that vigorous but damn do I feel it. I feel confused though because different sups are telling me different things. One tells me to do it a certain way and another says "driver's are pompous :censored:s, they get paid 50 :censored:ing bucks an...

For instance mine has trucks with real names. One is Pat. Another is named after a football team. Is that depending on the center or something else? Just out of curiosity. :-)

Hi everyone! I'm starting my 5th week as a package handler. I've been mostly doing work in small sort as a bagger but every shift I've been shuffled to the metals belt and loading trucks. So far it's been quite a unique experience, but then again my situation is equally unique as well. Being...

I was curious if anyone had any insight about the ups :) and downs for transitioning from a potential, union job to non? I enjoy the work, however I don't see myself as too longterm with the company, nor do I need any college money, or wish to be a driver.

As the name suggest I recently (still haven't made seniority) and the hub I am at is short staffed across the board (drivers preload and supervisors) so basically I was "thrown to the wolves" when I started preloading the second day and did 3 trucks with very little help, which is fine I prefer...

GOT HIRED A SHORT TIME AGO WENT TO OREINENTATION AND ALL WENT FOR THE PM TWILIGHT SHIFT WAS THERE WITH ONLY PRELOADERS .I WORKED SEASONAL BEFORE AT PRELOAD AND LOCAL SORT DURING THE HOLIDAYS JUST ASKING WHY ARE THEY HIRING PRELOADERS 10 AT A TIME WITH A QUICK START DATE I WENT FOR LOCAL SORT...

I am going to try to compile a faq page for all new hires. New UPSers, feel free to post your questions here in this thread if you haven't found your answer elsewhere.