Amazon Warehouse Team

Job Description

Amazon is hiring team members who can thrive in a fast-paced environment that involves working with and around moving machinery. Work inside an Amazon warehouse, picking, packing and shipping customer orders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be part of the team that prepares Amazon customer orders. Some of your duties may include:
  • Receive and stow inventory
  • Pick and pack orders
  • Load boxes into trucks for shipment
• Perform the following tasks:
  • Lift up to 22 kilograms /49 pounds
  • Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
  • Operate carts, dollies, hand trucks, forklifts, order pickers, and other equipment to move large quantities of merchandise
  • Operate powered industrial equipment (PIT); we provide special training to associates based on interest and availability
  • Climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
  • Work on a secure mezzanine at a height of up to 12 meters / 40 feet (applies to buildings with mezzanines)

Working in an Amazon Warehouse
Working in a warehouse means being on the front line of fulfilling our customer promise. Here's what it's like inside the warehouse:

• Your safety is important to us. While on the job, you'll wear a reflective vest, do daily stretching excercises to get ready for each shift, share safety tips with co-workers, and recognize each other for working safely.
• Flexibility is key; associates should be open to working voluntary and mandatory extra hours and willing to work at a fast pace.
• You'll be on the move for your whole shift. Your shifts will include standing in one place for extended periods, walking around the facility, and climbing stairs. You will need to wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes.
• Even with climate controls, temperatures in some parts of our warehouses may vary between 15°C / 60°F and 32°C / 90°F. When working in the truck yard or inside of a trailer on the dock during a hot day, the temperature can exceed 32°C / 90°F.
• Noise levels vary. Hearing protection is available.
• A relaxed dress code gives you freedom to move around and feel comfortable and safe. We ask that associates follow warehouse dress code guidelines for safety reasons.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school or equivalent diploma

Benefits
The perks of being an Amazon employee don't stop at collaborating with great people on exciting and innovative projects. We also offer a full range of benefits that support employees and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Amazon's benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.

• Paid-for safety footwear
• Free onsite parking
• Work for a top employer

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