UPS Load Methods
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Alerts supervisors and others of changing conditions
35
Always attempt to place the opening of the box up
31
Be sure. Load only those packages that you are certain belong in the load.
67
Block and brace with non haz mat packages to prevent movement in transit
48
Build at least three shelves per wall to avoid columns.
32
Building Walls
65
Canadian destinations only - pull one copy of the shipping paper and place it into the hazardous material pouch adjacent to the haz mat prohibited poster.
71
Canadian loads - haz mat pouch and seal control should be accessible to the driver.
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Characteristics of a skilled loader
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Check for SLIC, date and auditors initials.
11
Check trailer for leaks and holes, report problems to supervisor
9
Check work area for packages, overgoods, and loose labels
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Cornerstone loaded in left corner against previous wall. No space between package and previous wall
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Determine height of next shelf; consider size of available packages
20
Do not double handle packages.
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Do not exceed height of shelf
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Do not turn or position package for scanning unless necessary
30
Dual loading both loaders must scan
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Follow orientation instructions printed on box, arrows or this side up
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Hazardous Materials
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Incompatibles
59
Incorporate wooden crates, grouped tires, bicycles, exercise equipment, 5 gallon pails, etc., into package walls and lock in with other packages.
28
Listen for tone to verify the package can be loaded
66
Load hazardous material package on the floor with arrows pointing up.
21
Load packages in a manner that leaves unobstructed exit walkway.
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Loads leaving at 100% - last wall is built flush with retainer strap slots, this wall may be deeper than 18-24 inches.
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Lock in packages at top of trailer, utilizing ceiling ribs
7
Logon and enter correct information
60
Long, not fragile - load horizontally at the side walls to prevent them from falling. Do not stand upright.
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Maintain 2 foot walk aisle between the face of the wall and end of load device when standing on floor.
23
Maintain mental picture of space available in the package wall.
50
Mid-power zone, load from back to front filling all available space.
25
Minimize walking by letting equipment bring the packages to you
81
Mispulls - remove from trailer, place in designated area, t/w pickoff.
17
Move from load to load within your assignment without direction
8
Move to assigned work position
79
Next day air, international ground, second day air, three day select, unscannable packages
14
Obtain load stand as dictated by conditions
6
Obtain scanner and set it up for scanning
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Option #1 cornerstone package 18-24 inches in depth and 12-24 inches in height.
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Option #2 primary shelf continue bottom shelf left to right keeping front of wall nearly flush.
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Option #3 secondary or new shelf - if next selected package is taller than primary shelf start new shelf.
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Option #4 fill empty space or level shelves - if package is shorter than primary shelf
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Option #5 large light for top - save large light package for top of wall, heavier packages at bottom.
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Orient boxes so that the ribs or furrows (flutes) are vertical to prevent damage to a package
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Packages containing different haz mats should be separated by one non hazmat on all sides.
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Packages requiring special handling
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Place retainer bar securely against upper portion of last wall.
12
Place retainer strap in retainer ready position. Secure the top left and top right fitting in the highest slots on the left side of the trailer nearest the door.
15
Planned routine
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Position label up, out towards the rear or in towards the center of trailer
13
Position load equipment; rollers, loader 24 or 20, chutes
5
Prepare to load
69
Prepare to wrap up trailer
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Press F3 to select HAZ function, scan package listening for confirmation tone.
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Retainer straps must fit tightly against last full wall.
80
Retapes and rewraps follow retapes procedures do not load
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Return or store supplies and place in designated area.
4
Safely uses all manual and mechanical load devices
26
Scan
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Scan all packages and smalls bags (follow scan one load on method)
18
Scan the ULD code on inside of trailer so all packages will be linked
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Scan the bag label or tag and verify bag belongs with that destination.
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Seal control pouch should be accessible to the driver while standing at ground level for all loads.
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Secure all equipment (scanner, load stand, etc)
40
Select and load cornerstone for next wall at any time while building present wall.
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Select package
24
Select the next package to load from one of the next five available
53
Smalls bags handling
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Smalls bags should be loaded as they arrive in the trailer
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Smalls bags should be loaded into walls beginning at mid power zone and above. Avoid loading smalls bags on the floor or the bottom of walls.
10
Sweep floor of all empty trailers (initial lineup)
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Tighten or lock in shelf with last package on right of wall.
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Use load stand to safely place packages above your power zone.
47
Use of T's or bridges will aid in weight distribution
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Use retainer bars in trailers not equipped with retainer straps
2
Uses hand to surface (control of package until placed on next surface)
19
Utilize walk into or out of trailer to load irregulars and straighten packages
62
Verify package can be loaded (check poster to be sure)
16
Wrap up starts at beginning of sort, keep grating clear
56
You may receive smalls bags at times when it is not convenient to load them. In these cases, check the bag, set them aside until there is a more appropriate time to load.
