@burrheadd "way TLDR", don't even bother looking it's a post for new people, so you're not missing out.
Newly hired package handlers/sorters per-loaders... anybody new, if you're doing some research on here, you may come across advice like:
"don't work too hard or too fast in the beginning. Or don't be awesome at your job, just take your time and learn in your first 30"
why?
"because they'll expect that out of you forever".... people say.
Well-
That's not necessarily why, I have found that tip useful...
My "why" is: "you never want to outshine your trainer or your supervisor."
Just don't do it.
There is no I in team.
If you're like me, you're probably thinking they want you to be good at your job.
Well, They don't.
I can't speak for all of them and I might even change my mind next week, but as for my experience Monday 9/25/17
I can say that double checking what your supervisor just put in the truck you're loading is definitely frowned upon.
Definitely. Frowned. Upon.
Especially if it was misloaded, heaven forbid I Would notify him, I just continued my work and I replaced it to the correct vehicle,
but Mr. Misload-sup-dude definitely watched me and gave me a "you're fired" look.
My advice: Wait on time-experience so it looks like you've caught on and got better over time.
And if you have any ideas of how something could be done better faster easier more efficiently, write yourself a letter explaining what operation you've thought of, read it and be proud then burn it and forget about it, before you ever get caught having ideas to improve work.
Luckily I've never shared any ideas of mine, because I know better and I value being employed, but for those new hires that don't know.
Don't ever share anything new.
In conclusion
Being awesome (or just cocky) without earning seniority will never end well.