Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
Location: Madison, AL.
Job Overview
You will be part of an Amazon warehouse team that gets orders ready for customers relying on Amazon services. The role takes place in a variety of areas including merch, make‑on‑demand, customer returns, Prime Now, and general fulfillment. Responsibilities include selecting, packing, and shipping orders, sometimes for the 2‑hour or less delivery service.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Receive and put away inventory
- Get customer orders ready and pack them
- Load boxes into trucks for shipment
- Use scanners to read barcodes on products
- View prompts on screens and follow directions for tasks
- Troubleshoot problems
- Ensure products meet quality requirements
- Operate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet driver; work at heights up to 40ft where applicable. Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost.
Physical & Work Conditions
- Lift up to 49lb
- Push utility carts up to 60lb
- Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
- Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items
- Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
- Work at a height of up to 40ft on a mezzanine (where applicable)
- Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards
Working Environment
- Safety: protective gear is provided; safety tips are shared daily
- Surroundings: work around moving machines – order pickers, stand‑up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts
- Activity: may require standing in one place for long periods, walking, or climbing stairs
- Temperature: warehouse temperatures can range from 60°F to 90°F; truck yards or trailers may exceed 90°F on hot days
- Noise: can be noisy at times; hearing protection is available if needed
- Dress code: relaxed; closed‑toe shoes required; protective safety footwear required in certain units. Amazon provides a $110 Zappos gift code toward shoe purchase.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and shift flexibility (full‑time, reduced‑time, part‑time)
- Range of benefits including health care, savings options, and peace of mind for you and your family (subject to eligibility)
- Career advancement opportunities and free training and development programs
- Tuition support options for select employee groups
Requirements
• Candidates must be 18 years or older and able to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines in English.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.