Why Hire if you don't have the work? - Driver Helper UPS Employee Review

2.0
10 Nov 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Drivers were good to work with. Pay could have been decent if work was available.

Cons

No Hours, Poor Communication, Misleading Orientation. As a seasonal driver helper, I was told to expect 20-30 hours per week. I was called for the first time 7 days after orientation and told to be ready to work. I met the driver on time, finished the route with him in 2 hours, went the next day, took 4 hours, then didn't get a call till the end of the next week. They call you, spend the money to onboard you, then don't give you the hours to make it worthwhile.

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5.0
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Pros

Good work life balance, interesting topics to learn about

Cons

Limited growth, good to stay for a few years and jump, as well as relatively low pay

5.0
3 Jan 2015
Anonymous employee
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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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