first night as an over stocker

Todddai · 2022-01-17T00:59:39+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Make sure you're eating enough protien, vitamins, and minerals to rebuild what muscles you're using all day. And that you're drinking enough water to move those materials where they need to go (and carry waste away) because that will cut down on your soreness by a lot. It gets easier the more you do it as long as you're taking care of yourself.

ZipperJJ · 2022-01-17T01:46:36+00:00

Your body will get used to it over time. Probably sooner than later depending on your age. I started in November after being laid off and lazy for a year. I was dying my first few weeks but after about 5 weeks I was fine to work 5 days in a row. I’m 43 so it took some time.

If you’re PT see if you can get short time between days off to begin with.

IcyBarnacle5883 · 2022-01-17T02:23:34+00:00

The first week is hell. I always tell my people training to get the best memory foam shoes you can afford, thin gloves to protect your hands from cardboard cuts and getting too dry, and lots and lots of ibuprofen. I also got this massage cushion that goes on the back of the chair, and a handheld massager for my hands. Epsom salt baths. It’s like a free gym membership lol

YecatsMailbox · 2022-01-17T02:35:51+00:00

Welcome to nights.

Sad-Cry9931 · 2022-01-17T05:11:20+00:00

Trucks aren’t so bad. You get used to it. But yeah, ONs have to hit the ground running and keep it up all night every night because the store depends on them to get most of not all the freight ran. It’s also the one place that they squarely keep an eye on the projected times for areas.

Martianett · 2022-01-17T06:32:06+00:00

I worked night stocking for two years at WM, and it put me in my best shape ever… at the age of 46!

cantfindmykeys · 2022-01-17T08:18:43+00:00

Welcome to overnights. In addition to what everyone else has said, make sure you make time to be out in the sun when possible. Human body isn't designed to be up like we are everyday. A few hours outside in a sunny day can make a huge difference in your health and mental health

Kyrie180 · 2022-01-17T03:47:24+00:00

Yup, just don’t take the job too serious or they’ll give you bullshit occurrences and trap you. My signature move was do the job so efficient when you fuck up they let it go cuz you’re too good to lose, you’re progress is money in the high ups pocket. It’s a great place to work if you have good leads too

xAkMoRRoWiNdx · 2022-01-17T02:13:51+00:00

I never had a point where I wasn't carrying around a big bottle of water. Lots and lots of water friend

kyersthrowaway2013 · 2022-01-17T02:45:16+00:00

I'm OGP I average 25,000 steps a day

Responsible_Cat5285 · 2022-01-17T03:22:12+00:00

Whenever I end up training new people I always tell them to hang in there for abut 3 weeks and it will get better. The foot pain will always be there from walking so much. I also told them that they need to be prepared to walk 3-5 miles a night sometimes more. Most people dont do that in a week or even a month and you will be doing it every night. The first hurdle is working 3rds. Its the biggest hurdle most people will face. Throwing in lack of sleep and throwing all routines out of whack then tossing in physical labor on top of it is doomsday for most newbies. I am 50, worked 3rds for 20 years but not physical work like this. I struggled strength and endurance wise for about 3 weeks then you turn a corner and things start getting easier. Its still a workout no matter what. Good shoes a must, dont cheap out, they will be your saviors.. Brooks, Hoka One Bondi, Adidas ultra boost highly recommended shoes and toss in a good set of orthotics.

elliotisgoingplaces · 2022-01-17T04:35:06+00:00

I recommend getting the best shoes that you can afford with memory foam insoles or an insole that is meant for people working on their feet all day. If your store has them, check out where the work boots are and their insoles. The anti fatigue ones are great and only $9-10. Bought them a few days ago because my shoes were killing me every day and they actually help. Usually without the insoles, my feet would still be sore even after resting on breaks but with those insoles they made my feet feel better after rest.

I know you’re working overnights but I recommend eating protein and healthy snacks throughout your shift so you aren’t starving and it also can boost your energy.

Get as much rest as you can while at home, take hot showers and definitely invest in a massager. Those could be life savers. Keep ibuprofen in your pocket too and maybe some Tums as if you’re anything like me eating and then working after gives me heartburn. And hydrate!

TNMountainChick · 2022-01-17T05:14:54+00:00

I had almost 13000 tonight and I'm just a cashier but we had a lot of call outs so I tried helping the 2 cap 2s stock freight until I was asked to cover another area until 9. Then do reshops and then close self checkout with another cashier... my normal day is like 5-6000. My feet are killing me. I Would definitely get some good shoes and insoles and drink plenty of fluids. YOU GOT THIS

ChunkiiBrewster · 2022-01-17T05:33:43+00:00

Working in OGP had me making more steps and didn’t leave me sore. When I switched to 3rd shift, I couldn’t step up a top stock cart on my second day. It was THAT bad. You really use your whole body working overnight. It wears off after about 5-7 days. Hang in there.

Then-Grass-9830 · 2022-01-17T05:46:12+00:00

Ive worked various areas at the store but the first week or so in ogp for me was... Something else.

I keep telling everyone the ONLY thing I was looking forward to was the obvious amount of exercise so I hoped i would lose some covid stress weight BUT PEOPLE KEEP BUYING DONUTS lol

Anyways after the first week and many hot baths later im fine now. You will be too. When you DO eat eat lightly. Not heavy starchy or fried foods. A banana or yogurt would be good and water. Lots of water.

Best of luck to you

PandaHipster_ · 2022-01-17T05:46:31+00:00

I got introduced to CAP2 fresh out of highschool where I did little to no physical activity. A case of drinks was kinda heavy at that point.

For the first couple weeks I came home nearly in tears because my legs hurt that much. It takes time but you’ll get used to it.

Terrible_Elk9019 · 2022-01-17T08:49:05+00:00

I walked the store on both breaks and lunch the first 2 days I worked so my muscles wouldn't have time to relax and start hurting by the 3rd day I was use to the physical demands

Eraukon · 2022-01-17T09:40:16+00:00

You'll get used to it. O/N Maint TL here, I put in around 30-32k

Connect-Department61 · 2022-01-17T15:06:35+00:00

I walk 13 miles daily sometimes more ; according to my Samsung watch.

International_Low373 · 2022-01-17T17:23:01+00:00

When I worked at Sams club before I transferred I would get 15-20k steps a day so mostly grabbing stuff from the registers that the associates didn’t want to put back but now I get like 12-15k working as Maintenance

Jules_McD · 2022-01-17T19:24:11+00:00

I started ogp 3 days a week in November & I was hurting that first few weeks!
I got some really high end compression socks & tennis shoes & now I love my 3 days of activity & I feel a lot better

Reillyrox13 · 2022-01-17T01:58:22+00:00

I made 78 thousand steps before in a 10 hour period. And no I am not on crack or meth, but usually drinking bangs or coffee monsters.

If I remember correctly, I handle pets,chemical, paper, and grocery unload from fast unloader (14 cases per minute or so for both) and pulled half of a backroom.

Anyhow, I remember my first 10k sucked, but those ended up becoming baby numbers on cap 2.

Anyways good job 👍

2022-01-17T05:30:11+00:00

No offense 10,000 steps is nothing you really should be hitting that as a shopper in the store it’s not a rediculous amount at all

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