Working here was like - Package Handler UPS Employee Review

1.0
Mar 28, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

* The benefits are decent, if you can make it past the trial period. * There were overtime options, and there was usually enough for whoever needed/wanted the extra work. * They will hire anyone.

Cons

* We had VERY limited breaks (we got one 10 minute break per shift, if I recall correctly - most shifts were around 6 hours). * In training we were shown how to stack things properly, but in practice we were told to HURRY HURRY HURRY, and people were just throwing boxes in without even making sure they were secure. This was a regular (and expected) occurrence, even from management. * Many times people were moved from truck to truck and weren't able to get any real work done. One time, I was moved several times in a row, not being able to complete a single wall in any of the places I was shifted to. * Even when working "safely", this job is horrible to your body. I had a lot of previous manual labor positions, but this job was the absolute worst. I left the job after two months and still have knee and elbow issues a year and a half later. * If you are short, the stools they provide will not allow you proper access to your package walls.

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 3, 2015
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Pros

The pay is excellent .health care is 100 % paid with 100 %coverage...with exception to eye and dental which is about 70%..coverage...pension is outstanding..full package with wages and benefits is worth 130,000 yearly..without a college education I am grateful for the standard of living UPS HAS AFFORDED ME AND MY FAMILY!...and with 27 years of service I now get 6 weeks vacation with 8 sick days..and 9 paid holidays...we work hard like many people in the work force but we are well compensated!.

Cons

The only con is while your children are young you give up a lot of family time..I never got to watch my kids play sports and missed a lot of their growing years...the job can be hard on your home life but if you can make it through those years you and your family will enjoy the financial freedom that UPS provides...and now I look forward to a prosperous retirement!...so hang in there all you young drivers...

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