Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate

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About the position

As an Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate, you will be an integral part of a dedicated team responsible for the initial phase of the delivery process. This fast-paced role involves sorting, scanning, and stacking packages on pallets to prepare customer orders for delivery. The position is designed to offer flexibility, with most shifts being part-time, allowing you to choose the hours that best fit your schedule. You will have the opportunity to adjust your shifts as needed, providing a balance between work and personal commitments. Your daily responsibilities will include receiving and sorting inventory, preparing customer orders for delivery, and utilizing technology such as scanners, computers, and handheld printers. Physical demands of the job require you to lift packages weighing up to 49 pounds and engage in various movements such as standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching. You may also need to navigate stairs and work at heights of up to 40 feet in certain areas of the warehouse. At Amazon, safety is a top priority. You will be provided with protective gear and will participate in daily safety discussions with your team. The work environment includes moving machinery, and you will be expected to adhere to safety protocols while working in a climate-controlled setting that can vary in temperature. The noise level can be high, and hearing protection is available if needed. The dress code is relaxed, but safety footwear is required in specific areas, with Amazon offering a $110 gift code for shoe purchases to ensure you are prepared for your first day.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and sort inventory
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  • Get customer orders ready for delivery
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  • Use technology like scanners, computers, and handheld printers
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  • Lift packages up to 49 pounds
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  • Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
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  • Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
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  • Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
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  • Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older
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  • Ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines in English

Nice-to-haves

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options
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  • Anytime Pay allowing cash out of up to 70% of earnings immediately after shifts
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  • Career advancement opportunities with free training and development programs
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  • Tuition support options for select employee groups
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  • Protective gear provided for safety
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  • Inclusive workplace culture with DEI programs and affinity groups
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