Delivery Station Warehouse Associate

What is Amazon?

Amazon is the world's largest online retailer, with over 1.6 million employees across the globe. They offer their employees a variety of perks and benefits, as well as a chance to work in a fun and fast-paced environment. Their warehouses are some of the biggest in the world, and their distribution center employees are responsible for getting orders out to customers quickly and efficiently.

Job description

You'll be part of the dedicated Amazon team at the delivery station – the last stop before we deliver smiles to customers. Our fast-paced, physical roles receive trucks full of orders, then prepare them for delivery. You'll load conveyor belts, and transport and stage deliveries to be picked up by drivers. You may even be part of the team that works with larger items, such as large screen TVs, furniture, and appliances, and be trained on how to use technology to handle these heavy bulk items.

Duties & Responsibilities

Some of your duties may include:

• Receive and prepare inventory for delivery
• Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders
• View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages
• Receive truck deliveries

You'll also need to be able to:

• Lift up to 49 pounds
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
• Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
• Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
• Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)

What it's like at an Amazon Delivery Station

• Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.
• Surroundings. You'll be working around moving machines – order pickers, stand-up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts.
• Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
• Temperature. Even with climate controls, temperatures can vary between 60°F and 90°F in some parts of the warehouse; on hot days, temperatures can be over 90°F in the truck yard or inside trailers.
• Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
• Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required. Depending on the role or location, Amazon provides a $110 Zappos gift code towards the purchase of shoes, in order to have you prepared for your first day on the job.

Why You'll Love this Job

• Stay busy. You and your team are engaged the entire shift.
• Schedule options. Depending on where you work, schedules may include full-time (40 hours), reduced-time (30-36 hours) or part-time (20 hours or less), all with the option of working additional hours if needed.
• Shift flexibility. Work when it works for you. Shifts may include overnight, early morning, day, evening, and weekend. You can even have four-day workweeks, three-day weekends – and with Anytime Shifts, you can work as little as four hours per week.
• Anytime Pay. You can instantly cash out up to 70% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups, within select businesses). Learn more about Anytime Pay.
• Career advancement. We have made a pledge to upskill our employees and offer a variety of free training and development programs, and we also have tuition support options for select employee groups. See where your Amazon journey can take you.
• New skills. Depending on the role and location, you'll learn how to use the latest Amazon technology – including handheld devices and robotics.
• Team environment. Work on small or large teams that support each other.

Why You'll Love Amazon.

Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, parental leave, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment that's been ranked among the best workplaces in the world. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• Competitive wage paid weekly, with overtime for more than 40 hours
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Medical Advice Line
• Network of Support (health & well-being on and off the job)
• Adoption Assistance
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Basic life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program

An Amazon warehouse is a large distribution center where Amazon stores and ships products. These warehouses are located all over the world, and each one is different. Despite the demanding nature of the job, working at Amazon can be a very rewarding experience. The pay is competitive, and the benefits are excellent. Employees also get to work with a team of people who are all working towards the same goal.

You will be helping to pick, pack and ship orders to the company's customers all over the world. You will also get to meet new people and make new friends. Working at Amazon is a great way to get your foot in the door of a company that is growing very rapidly. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable experience. If you are hardworking and motivated, you can advance quickly.

There are many opportunities for promotion and growth within the company. Their warehouses are some of the biggest in the world, and their distribution center employees are responsible for getting orders out to customers quickly and efficiently.

There are no formal education requirements for this position, but you will need to be able to lift heavy boxes and stand for long periods of time. You'll also need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

The first thing you'll need to do, when you start working, is to go through a safety orientation. This is where you'll learn about the different safety procedures that you'll need to follow while you're working every day.

You'll also learn about the different types of equipment that you'll be using and how to use it safely.

Requirements

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines.