I applied at UPS as a package Handler, could anyone tell me how long it took to get accepted?

Question

I applied online at the upsjobs website as a package handler. I have been to two different interviews now and they said they will call. I am just wondering how their hiring process goes? Do they actually tell everyone who is getting hired when they are hired at the same time? What I mean is the webite says it is still taking applications for the same job, will they call once the interview period is over? It has been less than a week since the interviews. Also while checking on the internet it gave me new applications to fill out, such as W-2 and payment methods I would like to recieve. SO I think I might have the job, but I do not know!

Are you serious it will take 10-12 weeks?

Answer 1

Why don't you just call and say something like :"I really enjoyed interviewing for your company and am looking forward to be given a chance to work for you....could you give me any idea on when I might know if I was selected to be an employee or not?" When I was in HR, I always took notice of the people who were pro-active in their job search....showed me they were serious about working.

But I must ask you this...why UPS? Did you know that FedEx pays better and is awesome about promoting from within?

OH, and BTW...to my knowledge, UPS and FedEx (possibly any other company like that ) are ALWAYS hiring for package handlers...there is a really high turnover in that line of work. So don't freak if the positions are still open....

I am not sure who told anyone that FedEx package handlers work long hours. They are ALL part time. They are graveyard, though, and that is tough. The Portland OR and Seattle WA terminals have fairly low turnover....I am assuming that UPS package handlers work about the same number of hours and the same shifts...

Also, there is no such thing as the package handling department at FedEx...(to the person above me)...not trying to be a snot, but I worked for them, as does my hubby currently.....

Answer 2

I'm not sure about UPS, but My buddy is a manager at FedEx in the package handling department. It usually takes 2 - 3 weeks to hire someone. The department has such a high employee turnover rate though. The package handlers have to work pretty long hours and they usually burn out after a couple months. I think right now the average person only stays for 9 - 12 months before they get the hell out.

Answer 3

10-12 weeks