Is it really tough to work as a package handler at ups?

UPS Package Handler Background Work History Question?

• I am thinking about applying for a UPS package handler position. I used to be a Fedex Package handler and I was there for about 4 months. It paid $12/hr, but I didn't like it because they only gave us one hour a day of work. So I gave them my two weeks notice, but something came up and so I had to stop showing up just two days after I put in my two weeks notice. Then for one year after that I just did under the table work. Then the year after that I went back to school, while continuing to do some under the table work here and there. I'd really like to have a steady legitimate job again, and this UPS job would work well with my current school schedule. My question is will UPS check my work history and if so, are they going to mind my sketchy work history for this job? Will they frown upon my premature departure of Fedex and should I even mention Fedex in my application? Finally, what is the best way you'd recommend for me to approac

• Answer:

  I would just tell them that you weren't getting enough hours so you resigned. It is not likely that they will check the reference very thoroughly. No one ever does anymore from my experience. You are applying for an entry level position......they don't expect to see a lot of work history so I wouldn't sweat it. The starting wage for UPS package handlers is $8.50. If you have some prior experience (like the FedEx job) you may be able to start as a "skilled" handler at $9.50 so I'd definitely tell them about working for FedEx.