Package Handler - Part Time Package Handler UPS Employee Review

4.0
Jan 14, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

This is a good part-time job for those who are still in school and those who don't like working retail or customer service jobs. They have multiple shifts (ex. Twilight, Night, etc.) so there are ways to work around your busy schedule. You receive health, vision, and dental benefits. Also, package handlers and drivers are apart of the Teamsters union.

Cons

This is a strenuous job and you will be sweating. Keep hydrated. Take it easy the first couple of weeks, let your muscles adjust and don't over do it or you may get injured. Be prepared to deal with minor bruises and scratches from the job. Work environment is noisy and dirty (very dusty, wear a mask and gloves). Low pay, especially the first couple weeks when you are paying off the Union initiation fee. After taxes and union fees expect to take $100-$200 a week.

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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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