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HandleThis
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Sorry for the hijack but i need an answer from loaders/unloaders, what does it mean to be a "sweeper' in this area? Is that a demeaning position? Again sorry for the derail.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
It was pretty funny....lol
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jibbs
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You're a metaphorical broom. You'll move around to where the work is in your area, likely not having the chance to really get used to one job/responsibility in particular until a newer hire takes your place.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
metaphorical broom...
HandleThis
New Member
Thank you for your response jibbs, so this means they don't respect me right? It was my first day hadn't even touched a package and the supervisor was dropping us off at different areas and took me to an area supervisor and said "he looks like he would be a good sweeper" and left me there, so i just wanted to know if i got pegged as someone with no potential or something.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
You're a seasonal....you're pretty much all pegged as having little potential...no offense.
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jibbs
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I doubt it. It's near-impossible to tell with most people whether they'll be a good fit inside the building by just looking at them. Some (read: some) of the hardest workers I've seen are scrawny little guys, and some of the laziest workers I've seen looked like they've got the size to be a pro linebacker.
I hate to say it, but you'll know it when you're being mocked/demeaned. There won't be any doubt in your mind to it, if and when it happens.
Off the bat? Yeah. There's a few seasonals that already work harder than most of the more senior PTers in my center, though, and the managers see it. They may not be as accurate but there's a few of them that are definitely trying to prove themselves.
HandleThis
New Member
Thanks for the response guys i really appreciate it. I guess i have to prove myself first. Sorry for the derail OP.
UPS Preloader
Well-Known Member
PPH requirements are not recognized. It's simply language used by management in an attempt to intimidate you into working faster. Don't fall for it. Doesn't matter what your PPH is, UPS will always ask for more. Just do your best to work safely and accurately.
all they talked about were telematics, reducing backs and "why are you driving with your bulkhead door open???"
Nostromo
Well-Known Member
Could mean pick up mis sorts or move bulk (if your a unloader)
TooTechie
Geek in Brown
joeboodog
good people drink good beer
Don't worry. You aren't special. UPS doesn't respect anyone.
DegenerateDalee
New Member
It’s true PPH is everything. UPS cares much more about running on plan than they do about safe days. Which makes the job a lot of fun if you ask me. If you want safety at an overwhelming level Amazon is the way to go but ive been an hourly and a supervisor/lead at both places for a decent enough time and Amazon is much too cushy of a job for me.
rod
Retired 23 years
Hang on---I'll go ask Sheldon what the answer is.
DegenerateDalee
New Member
Also if you still aren’t understanding how to calculate PPH, you might be getting confused on how to use the number of hours in the formula. You have to calculate the hours by multiplying the total number of people on staff by the hour you are on in the sort. I apologize if this comment is irrelevant or was already stated, I did not read all of the comments because I’m lazy.
