Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate

June 27, 2025

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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 takes place in a sortation center where you will engage in various physical tasks, including sorting, scanning, and stacking packages on pallets. Your efforts will directly contribute to preparing customer orders for timely delivery. The position offers flexibility, allowing you to choose shifts that best fit your schedule, with the option to adjust your hours as needed in the future. In this role, you will be expected to receive and sort inventory, ensuring that customer orders are ready for dispatch. You will utilize technology such as scanners, computers, and handheld printers to facilitate these tasks. Physical demands include lifting up to 49 pounds and performing various movements such as standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching throughout your shifts. Depending on the specific location, you may also need to navigate stairs and work at heights of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine. Safety is a top priority at Amazon, and you will be provided with protective gear and daily safety tips to ensure a secure working environment. The surroundings may include moving machinery, and you will be expected to adapt to varying temperatures and noise levels. The dress code is relaxed, but safety footwear is required in certain areas, with Amazon offering a $110 gift code for shoe purchases to ensure you are prepared for your first day. Working at an Amazon Sortation Center means being part of a supportive team in a state-of-the-art facility. The company values work-life balance and offers various shift options, including overnight, early morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts. You can also benefit from Anytime Pay, allowing you to cash out a portion of your earnings immediately after your shift. With a commitment to employee development, Amazon provides numerous training programs and tuition support options to help you advance your career.

Responsibilities

Receive and sort inventory
Get customer orders ready for delivery
Use technology like scanners, computers, and handheld printers
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)

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options
Anytime Pay allowing cash out of earnings
State-of-the-art facilities
Protective gear provided for safety
Career advancement opportunities
Free training and development programs
Tuition support options for select employee groups

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