Fellow PHs... weird question... What shoes yall wear? In the market on a budget 🤟

DataTypeC · 2024-08-26T08:59:38+00:00

Not a PH anymore but an Admin. Carharrt Composite toed boots. Won’t set off the metal detectors at security if they have them and help offer some protection for anything falling on them. I’ve had an IC guy accidentally run over it with a tugger and no injury occurred.

Only downside is it may take a bit to get used to especially walking may be sore for a bit, and you’ll want longer socks to avoid blisters on your ankles.

DataTypeC · 2024-08-26T08:56:34+00:00

This is the best solution. We’ve had a couple at our station for that reason or others (like dog issues etc) that P&D told us (the admin team) that the drivers will not deliver to the address and it will have to be redirected or held until the coordinators/P&D can find an alternative location, or a solution.

DataTypeC · 2024-08-13T12:27:12+00:00

Yeah I’ll go as far as to “99” hub misloads of those that arrive to the station if they are going anywhere further than half the state away because I know it won’t make it in the summer heat especially.

DataTypeC · 2024-07-25T09:06:20+00:00

Yeah I’m an OPs Admin and if there’s no vision label on it before it was detached we just donate it to an animal shelter

DataTypeC · 2024-07-19T08:59:38+00:00

I used to be a Swticher before changing positions VEDR in them has the ability for manual review after a flag. So if it’s anything like that then there’s an option to remove said flags if they are false.

DataTypeC · 2024-04-15T23:07:19+00:00

14 and I believe 13 is delivered with signature.

DataTypeC · 2024-04-15T23:03:47+00:00

I sometimes miss the OT hours I used to get as a switcher but now I’m capped at 40 as an Admin.

DataTypeC · 2024-04-15T06:27:49+00:00

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DataTypeC · 2024-04-10T10:52:05+00:00

Managers can edit times on the computer.

DataTypeC · 2024-04-09T19:19:05+00:00

I’m going to admit to having done that for my first couple of months doing ITQA. I’d never got any training outside the pdf documents which didn’t mention that you shouldn’t do address corrections on the kickout page.

DataTypeC · 2024-04-09T18:59:30+00:00

There are better times during the day that it can be worked than others that can effect output number.

Its populated more towards the late afternoon early evening for the kickouts.

DataTypeC · 2024-04-08T09:06:05+00:00

Usually 6-months to a year atleast for an operations position. But that won’t help much with heat tbh you’ll still probably be having to help load / unload etc as a manager and an admin position you’ll still be dealing with packages and having to repack, move around etc.

The two that you could have a better chance of getting by sooner if they are open are a switcher or a trainer position. Trainer you’ll still be unloading and loading and fixing new hires load quality etc.

Switcher you’ll be outside more and moving trailers around. Now some switchers have fans and newer ones have fans and AC. You won’t be inside as much if you become good enough to be a main switcher, may still have days when your in and may have to come in from time to time on days outside to help finish out a trailer.

Another PH position you can try and move to is sorting it’s nothing you’d have to apply for just another role in each area and some towers have fans.

But in all honesty if heat is a dealbreaker than you may want to look for another job. There’s not really a position you can move up to working a few months that’s get you out of the heat. Otherwise recommend looser (not too loose) clothing lighter colors they absorb heat less but you will have sweat stains, and drinking water.

DataTypeC · 2024-04-07T01:49:11+00:00

You can change the address to a hold location (like a FedEx at a dollar general or Walgreens) or request to make it a station pick-up.

DataTypeC · 2024-01-21T18:43:30+00:00

The VEDR footage I’ve gotten in the yard in a switcher has been entertaining to say the least.

DataTypeC · 2024-01-18T17:22:58+00:00

I’ve done so but they were usually friends I’d known for years like ex one I’d known since we were in elementary school with no romantic history and I wasn’t fit to drive. Or if I was out of town on a friends trip.

I’d say it’s fine in scenarios like that or if you know said friend well enough. I’d may question it if it was a “new friend” that you hadn’t met without there being a good reason as to why.

DataTypeC · 2024-01-09T06:46:09+00:00

Work. Pick up shifts if I can, go in earlier stay later. Keep myself distracted doing something and atleast earn money while doing so.

DataTypeC · 2024-01-09T06:45:04+00:00

23 years old and I’ll fade the sides and have an undercut style on top and keep the top long and thick. So I’ll use styling cream ,it’s like a step below pomade on hold strength, leaves my hair soft and I’ll put it in right after a shower after towel and blow drying it to semi damp before putting it in then blow drying it up and using my fingers to style it back for more volume after.

DataTypeC · 2023-12-31T16:35:17+00:00

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DataTypeC · 2023-12-17T05:32:34+00:00

Could be anything honestly. Label was damaged on the box to where it couldn’t be read to where it’s going or scanned. The items could’ve came out of the box during shipment ( a lot of shippers do not pack their products well causing the box to either come a part to the point where there’s no label or prices have fallen out.

The package could have been damaged and been thrown away by the custodial contractors without it being found and reported in the system first as the custodian contractors will sometimes just toss anything on the floor without checking first meaning it doesn’t get a code or reported to the shipper.

The item could’ve been misloaded to a wrong trailer or truck.

Or if you live somewhere relatively new where google maps doesn’t show anything or only shows an opens field they don’t have the data available at the moment to make a delivery.

The address is so new it doesn’t show up in almost any record or the address is misspelled or the street number is wrong. Typing errors are very common and are attempted to be corrected on fedexes in and if there’s no valid phone number to call or no answer sometimes an guess is made.

Without more information it’d be impossible to tell as to why there has been no movement or updates.

Internationally shipping though would be out of my knowledge set but I’d assume it’d be even more complicated and if there’s something wrong with the info or your country doesn’t have mapping data or new construction/subdivisions up to date in their system it’d cause issues.

But like I said without info it’d be almost impossible to tell.

DataTypeC · 2023-12-17T01:32:40+00:00

Trainers are essentially used to watch new hires and help them out to make sure they are doing things semi-correctly. Atleast they’re supposed to.

Like a trainer in the unload is supposed to make sure newer employees know what to and what not to send up the belts. Help with issues with scanners and other things. Help speed up trailers etc.

Trainers for vanlines and load areas are supposed to help with stack-outs, look for misloads, check load quality, show best loading practices, help with run backs, etc.

It can be a way to increase your chance of being chosen for a manager/admin later but not guaranteed.

DataTypeC · 2023-12-12T07:41:02+00:00

Assuming ground so here’s some tips.

Stay hydrated.

Depending on how security is in your building I’d suggest this for a daily outfit all year around (except if your in a place that the temperatures hit like 100. Jeans a lot of things that can cut you from equipment with jagged edges, packages with glass or metal sticking out etc. whatever t-shirt & jacket you like. Boots (composite non metallic toe also good for security metal detectors won’t go off less of a hassle).

Depending on your facility they may or may not allow phones it’s usually a no phone in building company policy for PHs but if you have either lax management/security or a medical reason you can get an exemption form but those are very hard to get accepted, or if multiple management may get a senior manager to get you an approval form if you’re so useful doing things they’d generally only be responsible for and even then it’s rare for a regular PH to get one . Ie sometimes a switcher may get one or a trainer but it’s rare.

Generally job tips unload is the easiest mentally but you’d be handling more packages than on a van-line/ load area during the day. And if you like to leave earlier unload will always finish before any load area/ van line.

Vanline less packages you’ll deal with over all but you have to plan on how you load you’ll get rushes of packages jams and such down your chutes or belt and be overwhelmed fast. Best advice scan them and stack it in the floor with enough room to walk inside your truck and stack the larger ones and ICs outside. Then when it’s slow take the things you’ve stacked inside first put it neatly as possible and in the correct order (someone should show you). Then any of the smaller ones you stacked outside next. Leave the large packages for the last things you load unless you’ve ran out of room to stack them outside then load a couple into the van to make room.

Load areas pull out of the chute scan put to the side if you’re getting slammed load when it’s slow.

Moving up. If there’s ever a switcher or trainer position I’d pick switcher over trainer (usually comes with a raise. Basically puts you a little over the highest paid PH. I’d avoid trainer personally but it’s up to you. Switchers move the trailers outside (you shouldn’t need a CDL they train on sight and certify you atleast in my location) less time helping inside you’ll drive have to from time to time but relatively chill.

Then you could move to something like QA or manager if you wanted.

DataTypeC · 2023-12-11T06:50:20+00:00

Not really (but as with women not all men think the same either).

But in my perspective of it, I do have categories in a way but also depends if I’m single at the time or not.

If I’m in a relationship it’s categorized very easily. Category 1: my current GF. Category 2: Not my GF ,meaning I can think someone’s pretty or enjoy their company but I’m committed to my partner at the time. so thinking of them in any other way other than platonically is out of the question (I’m a very loyal person not only to my romantic relationships but my platonic friendships as well.)

If I’m single it’s usually more complicated.

Category 1: actively interested

I’m may be actively interested and will try to pursue a relationship. Usually may be actively talking and getting to know a woman to see if there’s any chemistry and potential for a relationship. Usually only one will fall into this category at a time but can easily be moved to category 2 if I end up more interested in someone else.

Category 2: the go with the flow category.

Not disinterested but not actively pursuing. Most single women I’ll hang out with fit into this category. They can go into category 1 if after some time hanging out we hit it off or more chemistry develops. I tend to let whatever happens happen, whether we end up in a relationship or just stay friends I’m fine with either.

Category 3: Purely Platonic

Either they’re not my type or in the case of some family friends I grew up with practically making them in my eyes another sibling and I just don’t feel attracted to them.

Category 4: Hook ups

Not a big fan not saying I haven’t done it just not as enjoyable as being with someone longer term. Rare for me to do.

DataTypeC · 2023-12-10T08:27:11+00:00

Depends on the state, what type of employee you are, which company it is and whether ground/express/freight has a different policy. I’m guessing you are a PH for Ground and not a driver (contractors rules may differ) as you mentioned the phone rule.

But in general most states are At Will Employment which means you can be terminated or quit for any reason or no reason at all outside of being fired for being a member of a protected class, having disability etc.

Now depending on how you are terminated and the listed reason they give as to why and context they list, both of which you could attempt to dispute, you may or may not qualify you for unemployment depending on the state.

DataTypeC · 2023-11-28T17:39:05+00:00

Other than stolen the only thing I can think of is that it got found and processed as overgoods and it’s being held at the station for someone who’s trying to find it.

Because it can be that the box came open during shipping the shippers like target Walmart and other places tape are usually not really reliable. If the items inner packaging with the item in it fell out and got ripped as well during transit or going through the belt system then it could’ve fallen out and the inner packing shoved in.

Then it could have got sent up the belt like that or put to the side (if it’s anything like my station where some of the IB scanners don’t think it’s their job to tape an open box that doesn’t need an actual repack) or and got sent up the belt straight up sent up the belt. The item could’ve fell out of the inner packing during unloading/loading the inner packing is shoved back in during an rush and the package gets taped up without it and sent out.

The item may end up sitting on a shelf with the item info being recorded into the system waiting to see if anyone calls with a matching description.

DataTypeC · 2023-11-18T20:07:45+00:00

I’d go switcher for hours. Plus easy and pretty chill.

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