Going from loader to unloader?

[billerz]

Hi all, I was recently hired as a PT loader for the twilight shift and it is killing me. Not because of the weight of the boxes, but because of my height. Even with the load stand, I'm struggling to balance and tippie-toe on it just to fill up that top space. I'm a solid 4 inches shorter than the second shortest loader in my hub. I've only been here for a week. From what I've seen, unloaders have it way easier thanks to the assistance of gravity. My short height will greatly benefit from that. Is it possible to ask my sup, shop steward, etc. to change me to an unloader? If so, how long should I wait before asking? Should I purposely slow my PPH down as an incentive? Sorry for the long post, but I need answers. I haven't asked management yet because I don't want to look like a pusillanimous, basically.

I loaded trailers and unloaded package cars for about 6 years. I would say to stick with loading, at least for the time being. You get more hours and you sometimes have someone with you in the trailer to talk to. Your constantly bent over unloading the floors of the cars, the unload device weighs a ton, and you don't stop the entire shift. With loading if it's slow or late in the shift, you can kinda chill and wait for boxes. I always hated unloading personally. Hope this helps 8)