Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate

　　Job ID:JOB-US-0000005556 | Windsor, CT

　　Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate

　　Job Overview

　　You’ll be part of the Amazon warehouse team that gets orders ready for customers relying on Amazon services. Our fast-paced, physical roles take place in a variety of areas including merch, make-on-demand, customer returns, Prime Now, and general fulfillment. You will be selecting, packing, and shipping orders – in some cases, for our super-fast (2-hour or less) delivery service.

　　Duties & Responsibilities

　　Some of your duties may include:

　　Receive and put away inventory

　　Get customer orders ready and pack them up

　　Load boxes into trucks for shipment

　　Use scanners to read bar codes on products

　　View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks

　　Troubleshoot problems

　　Ensure product meets quality requirements

　　Operate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet driver, and work at heights up to 35 feet. Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost.

　　You'll also need to be able to:

　　Lift up to 49 pounds

　　Push utility carts up to 60 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)

　　Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards

　　What it's like at an Amazon Fulfillment Center

　　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 and protective safety footwear are required in select business units. 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 flexibility . 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. Learn more aboutour schedules. (https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/shifts-and-schedules#/Schedules)

　　Shift options . Work when it works for you. Shifts may include overnight, early morning, day, evening, and weekend. You can even have four-day workweeks and three-day weekends. Find out more about ourshifts (https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/shifts-and-schedules#/Shifts) .

　　Anytime Pay. You can instantly cash out up to 70% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups). Learn more aboutAnytime Pay (https://hiring.amazon.com/promotions/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 operate a garment press and high-capacity printer, a t-shirt folding machine, how to assist with the print production process, or how to receive and process customer returns.

　　Free training . Depending on the role and location, we’ll teach you how to drive power industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklifts or a pallet driver, how the printing process works, and how to work with the latest Amazon technology – including robots.

　　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

　　Learn more about AmazonBenefits (https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits#/) andCulture (https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/culture#/) .

　　Requirements:

　　Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.How To Get Started

　　You can begin by applying above. If you need help with your application or to learn more about our hiring process, you can find support here: https://hiring.amazon.com/hiring-process# /.

　　If you have a disability and need an accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the New Hire Event, or need to initiate a request prior to starting your Day 1, please visit https://hiring.amazon.com/people-with-disabilities#/ or contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT). You can reach us by phone at 888-435-9287, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT.

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.