What I like about UPS is that it's a highly active job, benefits, and opportunities to try out different specific jobs. It is also nice being a part of a union.
What I wish was different
Sometimes the hours can differentiate and while I'm doing school full time this can hurt my sleep schedule, but other than that I feel as if I've adjusted to the physical demands of the job.
Advice
It's not a bad place to work if you favor benefits. It can be physically demanding/exhausting, particularly in the summer and around Christmas. But it's worth thinking about.
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Package Handler
June - August 2019 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
it helped me grow as a person.
What I wish was different
The people were not that nice.
Advice
pack a lunch
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Package Handler
May - August 2019 • Big Rapids, MI
What I liked
Early morning shift was full of a fun energetic staff
What I wish was different
I wish that the hours could have been longer.
Advice
Make sure you are in physical shape and ready to work at 2:30 in the morning.
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Package Handler
May - August 2019 • Shrewsbury, MA
What I liked
Hard work. Used my hands and you get a nice sweat in for the day.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was a good summer job to keep me active and busy.
Advice
Doing a simple summer job is a good way to take a break from the hardcore academics you put yourself through the school year and still make some pocket cash.
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ISM Intern
June 2019 • Timonium, MD
What I liked
This was my second time coming back but the experience was more surreal the second time then the first. I was able to meet new people and experience more. I even participated in a hackathon with 3 other people which we ended winning.
What I wish was different
The onboarding process and week was a bit slow and it took way to long for us to find out what our assignments were.
Advice
Always put your best foot forward and know when to ask for help.
Never get to bogged down by small things because they will only hinder your ability to stay productive.
Never be afraid to ask questions to clarify your understanding of something. Understanding things faster the first time is much more efficient then trying to understand it later down the road where you are stuck and can't explain your issue or what you are doing.
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UPS Package Handler
August 2019 • Romulus, MI
What I liked
It was a nice job to have, working in the early mornings made it so I could have the rest of the day for schoolwork.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more opportunities for better hours.
Advice
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On road supervisor
April 2018 • Orem, UT
What I liked
Great pay
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
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Laborer
December 2018 - September 2019 • Klamath Falls, OR
What I liked
Off work by 11am every day! Also have a really good tuition reimbursement program.
What I wish was different
Better pay, more hours, and better management.
Advice
It's a great job while you're in school, as long as you don't have many 8am classes! It's a great workout too!
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Part Time Supervisor
August 2018 • Elm Grove, WI
What I liked
Pay, salaried hours, benefits
What I wish was different
Work load
Advice
Be prepared to be flexible and roll with the punches
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Data Analytics Intern
May - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
UPS headquarters is a beautiful place to work in, and the employees really enjoyed working for UPS
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to learn a lot as you go through your internship
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Package Handler
June 2019 • Northumberland, PA
What I liked
The number one thing I enjoy about the job is how fast paced it is which makes the shifts go by very quickly. Also the greatest perk is they offer tuition assistance.
What I wish was different
Things could be more organized. The work could also be divided more evenly.
Advice
The biggest piece of advice I’d give is to fight through the initial lower level position. UPS likes to hire from within and you could already have vacation time and benefits accumulated before you start your new position after graduation.
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Pre Loader
April 2018 • Rochester, PA
What I liked
I like the hours and the pay. It’s a perfect job If you want to earn money while going to school. I think it’s really fun.
What I wish was different
I just get tired through out the week. It can be hard work sometimes
Advice
Never give up. You will make it through anything as long as you look ahead.
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supervisor
October 2017 • Fort Wayne, IN
What I liked
leadership opportunities and fast work pace
What I wish was different
wish the pay to be a bit higher and less stress put on management to crunch numbers
Advice
good experience I suggest it and to go into it with an open mind ready to learn
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Package engineer intern
July 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I liked I got to work with a huge varieties of companies including international companies.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don’t live to far away, the commute is hectic because of traffic
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Flight Operations Intern
June 2019 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
The experience at UPS has been amazing. Everyone is super friendly and willing to help you develop your skills. Every intern gets to go through the same training as the new hired pilots. We get checked out in the sims and are taught how to operate them in order to give customer tours. We are also allowed to jumpseat on UPS aircraft and observe the operation first hand.
What I wish was different
I have no complaints or anything I wish was different. The program gets the interns involved with the day to day operations of a major airline.
Advice
Talk to everybody, be yourself, and never say no to new opportunities.
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PreLoad Package Handler
May - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Early hours made it so I could work my other job during the day or if I had the day off I could do whatever I wanted. I also had a lot of friends working there and it was an informal environment so that was a lot of fun. Lots of physical labor
What I wish was different
The hours. I didnt like them but I also liked them at the same time.
Advice
Attitude is everything. It is difficult to make yourself get up that early every day and once you get there it is difficult to have a good attitude, but when you discipline yourself to have a positive attitude about your job and what youre doing it makes it much more enjoyable
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System programmer
June - September 2018 • Mahwah, NJ
What I liked
Ups has a great culture and friendly people who are willing to help.
What I wish was different
They did not give enough work as i thought they would be that is something we talked about and they plan to give me more work when i go back in the summer.
Advice
I learned alot from working here and the biggest thing is apply to any position. Even if you do not have experience you will learn because they will teach you alot.
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Package Handler
June - July 2018 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
I liked working with a people whom I really enjoyed being with to accomplish a tough task of making our number in a set amount of time.
What I wish was different
I wish the overall atmosphere was better, i.e. the physical and culture. The warehouse conditions were tough to adjust to and many people acted very negatively which was hard to work through.
Advice
Overall, I love UPS and would recommend it to anyone who is good at following directions and in the shape to do rigorous physical activity.
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Business Systems Analyst
June - August 2018 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
The internship gave me projects on real company issues.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship had provided more work.
Advice
Network with as many people as you can! Thorught networking I had the chance to sit in a flight simulator and ride it!
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Information Security Intern
June 2018 • Mahwah, NJ
What I liked
I love the work culture in UPS. Everyone is always ready to help you, especially my team was very encouraging and supportive.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more interns in my team.
Advice
My internship at UPS was a great experience which helped me to learn new skills and only to apply my knowledge into practical experience. One advice I would like to share is that internships are always a very valuable experience for all the students and when you are at a company for internship, utilize the opportunity to learn and also to make connections.
