Must Be This Tall to...

[AsweetGirl]

So I'm wondering what ups does for those hired that are a little shorter than average? Do they provide a step stool? What if an employees arms are not long enough to reach across the belt if needed or even preload a car?
Will this person receive special accommodations to enable the ability to work productively?
Should this person be placed in a job that doesn't rely on height or arm span?
How does ups discriminate those who are vertically challenged, without "discriminating"?

Should below average height be considered a disability that keeps someone from being hired because they'd have trouble completing their tasks?

 

[Analbumcover]

We have an extremely short female cover driver who can't reach the top shelves in the car. She told me she just stands on the irregs.

 

[TearsInRain]

you'll be sent to the small sort within a week, maybe become a clerk later if you're not a slow brain

that's how we do "equality" here

 

[AsweetGirl]

We have an extremely short female cover driver who can't reach the top shelves in the car. She told me she just stands on the irregs.

Lol.

 

[AsweetGirl]

What about someone loading the cars? Isn't it sort of necessary to reach things? I think it'd be a lot more difficult for one of shorter level, especially if they had to pack 3 cars and move their step stool to each vehicle.... just seems like trouble.

 

[AsweetGirl]

you'll be sent to the small sort within a week, maybe become a clerk later if you're not a slow brain

that's how we do "equality" here

Equality is far better than discrimination. Thank you.
Personally, I'm not too short.
Just posting a concern for another.

 

[burrheadd]

Saw one back in the day about 5'3 or so couldn't push the clutch all the way in

Mechanics rigged something up so she could

I asked supe IF she would happen to qualify since she's gonna be bottom of the seniority list you gonna do that everyday for every route she runs

Turns out it was a moot point didn't make it thru the first day by herself

 

[TearsInRain]

Equality is far better than discrimination.

it doesn't have to be one or the other fyi

 

[BigUnionGuy]

So I'm wondering what ups does for those hired that are a little shorter than average? Do they provide a step stool? What if an employees arms are not long enough to reach across the belt if needed or even preload a car?
Will this person receive special accommodations to enable the ability to work productively?
Should this person be placed in a job that doesn't rely on height or arm span?
How does ups discriminate those who are vertically challenged, without "discriminating"?

Should below average height be considered a disability that keeps someone from being hired because they'd have trouble completing their tasks?

Equality is far better than discrimination. Thank you.
Personally, I'm not too short.
Just posting a concern for another.

Why wait ?

Nut up.... and sue UPS.

 

[flatbread]

you'll be sent to the small sort within a week, maybe become a clerk later if you're not a slow brain

that's how we do "equality" here

Then when unload is swamped with lack of attendance, they send said small sort folks over to unload, and the seasoned unloaders get to see what it looks like when someone can't lift fifty pounds.

 

[AsweetGirl]

Why wait ?

Nut up.... and sue UPS.

I don't know if it's like that. I'm pretty sure the person would just find another job. The orientation hazmat movie was awesome mentioned something about helping others who need help- like an employee in a wheel chair or someone with hard of hearing... teamwork and equality!
I know the company should and would never decline someone employment, based on their short comings... but in the initial interview one may be asked "do you have any disabilities that could hinder or prevent you from working?" Should a short person say no?

 

[AsweetGirl]

Then when unload is swamped with lack of attendance, they send said small sort folks over to unload, and the seasoned unloaders get to see what it looks like when someone can't lift fifty pounds.

I see what you're saying. It'd suck if help was needed but those available to help were not physically able to help. It's like why are you here?!!

 

[Big Arrow Down...D]

So I'm wondering what ups does for those hired that are a little shorter than average? Do they provide a step stool? What if an employees arms are not long enough to reach across the belt if needed or even preload a car?
Will this person receive special accommodations to enable the ability to work productively?
Should this person be placed in a job that doesn't rely on height or arm span?
How does ups discriminate those who are vertically challenged, without "discriminating"?

Should below average height be considered a disability that keeps someone from being hired because they'd have trouble completing their tasks?

That's why they have a small sort.

 

[Hateworkingaspreload]

Idk about your hub but in mines, we have sherpard hooks for the t-Rex lookin . They don't give a if you're shorter than the belt, they'll hand you a yellow step stool and have u workin lol. Only 4's outside of ups and 8's inside of ups gets to work as clerks in my hub, oh and if you're a old lady. We have old lady as clerk in mine

 

[oldngray]

That's why they have a small sort.

and you qualify?

 

[oldngray]

I knew a couple of drivers who were vertically challenged that had step stools in their trucks to reach the top shelf.

 

[AsweetGirl]

Over all I feel like if someone is not physically or mentally or literally fit to complete the tasks of the job, they should, just, kinda, get that on their own... and maybe excuse themselves kindly before they are put on a call waiting list or let go - because of their inability. That's just my opinion.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

Over all I feel like if someone is not physically or mentally or literally fit to complete the tasks of the job, they should, just, kinda, get that on their own... and maybe excuse themselves kindly before they are put on a call waiting list or let go - because of their inability. That's just my opinion.

Judge.. jury.. and executioner ?


New supe.

LMAO

 

[AsweetGirl]

Judge.. jury.. and executioner ?


New supe.

LMAO

No, I'm just saying people who can't swim shouldn't apply for a life guard position at the YMCA.

 

[Nolimitz]

but in the initial interview one may be asked "do you have any disabilities that could hinder or prevent you from working?"

Don't go into HR! you ask this question and you will be in court tomorrow