Benefits
- 401(k)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
As a member of the Amazon warehouse team, you will play a crucial role in preparing customer orders. Our dynamic and physically demanding positions are available in various areas, including merchandise handling, make-on-demand services, customer returns, Prime Now, and general fulfillment. Your responsibilities will include selecting, packing, and shipping orders, including those for our rapid (2-hour or less) delivery service.
Duties & Responsibilities
Your tasks may involve:
- Receiving and organizing inventory
- Preparing and packing customer orders
- Loading boxes onto trucks for shipment
- Using scanners to read product barcodes
- Following on-screen prompts and instructions
- Troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Ensuring products meet quality standards
- Operating power industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklifts or pallet jacks, and working at heights of up to 35 feet (training and certification provided at no cost).
You should also be able to:
- Lift up to 49 pounds
- Push utility carts weighing up to 60 pounds
- Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during your shifts
- Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other equipment to move items
- Navigate stairs (if applicable)
- Work at heights of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (if applicable)
- Comply with strict safety, quality, and production standards
What to Expect at an Amazon Fulfillment Center
- Safety: Your safety is our priority, and we provide protective gear. Teams share safety tips daily.
- Environment: You will be working around moving machinery, including order pickers, stand-up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts. Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
- Activity Level: Some tasks may require prolonged standing, walking, or climbing stairs.
- Temperature: Warehouse temperatures can range from 60°F to 90°F, with hotter conditions in the truck yard or trailers on warm days. Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
- Noise Level: The environment can be noisy; hearing protection is available if needed.
- Dress Code: Casual attire is acceptable, with safety guidelines to follow. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required, and in some areas, protective footwear is mandatory. Amazon provides a $110 Zappos gift code for shoe purchases to ensure you are prepared for your first day.
Why You’ll Love This Job
- Stay Engaged: You and your team will remain active throughout your shift.
- Flexible Scheduling: Depending on your location, you can choose from full-time (40 hours), reduced-time (30-36 hours), or part-time (20 hours or less) schedules, with opportunities for additional hours.
- Shift Options: Work hours that suit you, including overnight, early morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts. You may even enjoy four-day workweeks with three-day weekends. Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
- Anytime Pay: Access up to 70% of your earnings immediately after your shift (available for select employee groups). Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
- Career Growth: We are committed to upskilling our employees, offering various free training and development programs, as well as tuition support for eligible groups.
- Skill Development: Depending on your role, you may learn to operate garment presses, high-capacity printers, t-shirt folding machines, and assist with print production or customer returns.
- Free Training: We provide training on operating power industrial trucks (PIT), understanding the printing process, and using the latest Amazon technology, including robotics.
- Team Environment: Collaborate with small or large teams that support one another.
Why You’ll Love Working at Amazon
Many positions come with excellent benefits, including healthcare, parental leave, savings options, and career advancement opportunities, all within a safe and inclusive environment recognized as one of the best workplaces globally. Benefits may vary based on role, schedule, or location and can include:
- Competitive weekly wages with overtime for hours exceeding 40
- Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Medical Advice Line
- Health and well-being support
- Adoption Assistance
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- 401(k) savings plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday pay opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Basic life insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Employee Assistance Program
Requirements:
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to understand and follow all job requirements and safety guidelines.
How to Apply
- To get started, please apply above. If you need assistance with your application or want to learn more about our hiring process, support is available here: Amazon Hiring Process.
- If you have a disability and require accommodations during the application and hiring process, including support for the New Hire Event, or need to initiate a request before your first day, please visit Amazon Disability Accommodations or contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT) at 888-435-9287, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT. Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
- Amazon is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.