NCDAWG Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I am starting next week as a package handler, and was wondering what your experiences with them were...good or bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 package handler? don't you need to go to med school for that? Thanks I'm here all week..try the veal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I had a phone interview with them seven years ago to work in IT in CO.... Does that count? CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I used to work for UPS....I don't know if by "package handler" you mean the guy who gets to unload the trucks, but if so, you better have a lot of Advil on tap for the first week. Unloading trucks for UPS was the most physically demanding job I've ever had - by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Is that a fancy name for a Fedex driver?? We have both UPS and Fedex guys making deliveries at my company. I think Fedex drivers are much cuter than UPS drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Is that a fancy name for a Fedex driver?? We have both UPS and Fedex guys making deliveries at my company. I think Fedex drivers are much cuter than UPS drivers. 706803[/snapback] So you're saying he shouldn't apply...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I used to work for UPS....I don't know if by "package handler" you mean the guy who gets to unload the trucks, but if so, you better have a lot of Advil on tap for the first week. Unloading trucks for UPS was the most physically demanding job I've ever had - by far. 706801[/snapback] You were a United Pot Smoker Explains a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 You were a United Pot Smoker Explains a lot 706807[/snapback] haha, I wish..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromagnum Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I set 20.000 sqft. of carpet tile at a fedex in watertown ct. and another 20thsq.sf. at one in reading mass? The people who were going to work there I talked to, some package handlers, they said it was a very good gig with the pay and bennies. Good luck man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I work at FedEx, I've been there for 8 months now, as a courier/material handler. The job you have is a simple one, but demanding. Are you working in the morning, evevning, or both? Morning is easiest, you just have to get used to getting up very early. All you do is unload the big crates of packages and put them on the correct side of the conveyor belt. Now you will have some supervisors or managers there watching you making you feel uncomfortable, and then they will probably insult your intelligence by telling you the proper way to place a package on the belt. Once you get past that it's easy sailing. In the evening, you will be unloading the trucks, which is easy in itself, but your attention to detail is more important than in the morning. They really put an emphasis on all of the "Priority 1" packages that have to get out of the warehouse. Also keep an eye out for packages marked "First Overnight" & for dangerous goods. The couriers are supposed to take care of that, but not all of them do. After a couple of weeks of this they will want you to work on loading the big crates during the evening shift. This is tougher. They will start you off slow with the crates that get packages that are remaining in the state, but you will eventually move on to busier crates. Just be prepared for that. Most important of all, you have to be fast. Everyone puts an emphasis on being quick on this business. If a manager sees you moving fast, you will have very little complaints. I hope this has been helpful for you. Welcome to FedEx, "the world on time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 So you're saying he shouldn't apply...? 706806[/snapback] Nah, he should work for UPS. Then he can go around asking "what can brown do for you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Nah, he should work for UPS. Then he can go around asking "what can brown do for you?" 706877[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 706878[/snapback] Sorry, in a weird mood tonight. Guess I should lay off the Mike's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Sorry, in a weird mood tonight. Guess I should lay off the Mike's. 706881[/snapback] Does this mean if you don't, you're going to end up like your avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Sorry, in a weird mood tonight. Guess I should lay off the Mike's. 706881[/snapback] How many Mike's are there? Are they related? You are much kinkier than I would have guessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Does this mean if you don't, you're going to end up like your avatar? 706882[/snapback] Perhaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 How many Mike's are there? Are they related? You are much kinkier than I would have guessed. 706884[/snapback] No, really I'm not like that. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Sorry, in a weird mood tonight. Guess I should lay off the Mike's. 706881[/snapback] I thought I told you to leave those Mike n' Ike's alone? Stick with the snickers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I am starting next week as a package handler, and was wondering what your experiences with them were...good or bad. 706792[/snapback] My brother has been with Fed Ex for years, he manages the Providence terminal. He says it's a good company, great benefits. Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCDAWG Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 I work at FedEx, I've been there for 8 months now, as a courier/material handler. The job you have is a simple one, but demanding. Are you working in the morning, evevning, or both? Morning is easiest, you just have to get used to getting up very early. All you do is unload the big crates of packages and put them on the correct side of the conveyor belt. Now you will have some supervisors or managers there watching you making you feel uncomfortable, and then they will probably insult your intelligence by telling you the proper way to place a package on the belt. Once you get past that it's easy sailing. In the evening, you will be unloading the trucks, which is easy in itself, but your attention to detail is more important than in the morning. They really put an emphasis on all of the "Priority 1" packages that have to get out of the warehouse. Also keep an eye out for packages marked "First Overnight" & for dangerous goods. The couriers are supposed to take care of that, but not all of them do. After a couple of weeks of this they will want you to work on loading the big crates during the evening shift. This is tougher. They will start you off slow with the crates that get packages that are remaining in the state, but you will eventually move on to busier crates. Just be prepared for that. Most important of all, you have to be fast. Everyone puts an emphasis on being quick on this business. If a manager sees you moving fast, you will have very little complaints. I hope this has been helpful for you. Welcome to FedEx, "the world on time." 706839[/snapback] Thanks for the input, the hours are perfect, 11pm to 4:30 am, so I can still take care of the kids. They really don't tell you much about the job, except "you get a good workout." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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