Distribution Associate

Amazon.com; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

On-the-job training

Job summary

Amazon Fulfillment Center in Chester, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to pick, pack, and ship orders. Shifts include Day, Overnight, and Weekend, with a competitive hourly rate and a bonus for starting earlier.

You will operate scanners, move inventory, and learn to use power industrial trucks. The role requires safety compliance and physical effort, with full training provided. Opportunities to grow with Amazon’s training programs are included.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older per Requirements

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate

Shifts: Day, Overnight, Weekend

Location: Chester, VA. Job opportunities vary by location. We update postings daily with open positions.

Hourly pay rate: Up to $21.50, plus up to $1,000* sign-on bonus, when you start your Day 1 prior to 12/5/2026

*Bonus terms: Bonuses offered for a limited time only. Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply. Associates must be employed at the time of the payout. Payouts will occur in installments.

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

1. Receive and put away inventory
2. Get customer orders ready and pack them up
3. Load boxes into trucks for shipment
4. Use scanners to read bar codes on products
5. View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks
6. Troubleshoot problems
7. Ensure product meets quality requirements
8. 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:

1. Lift up to 49 pounds
2. Push utility carts up to 60 pounds
3. Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
4. Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
5. Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
6. Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)
7. Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards

What it's like at an Amazon Fulfillment Center

1. Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.
2. Surroundings. You’ll be working around moving machines – order pickers, stand‑up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts.
3. Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
4. 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.
5. Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
6. 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

1. Stay busy. You and your team are engaged the entire shift.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Team environment. Work on small or large teams that support each other.

Why You'll Love Amazon

1. Competitive wage paid weekly, with overtime for more than 40 hours
2. Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
3. Medical Advice Line
4. Network of Support (health & well‑being on and off the job)
5. Adoption Assistance
6. Maternity and Parental Leave
7. 401(k) savings plan
8. Paid Time Off (PTO)
9. Holiday pay opportunities
10. Employee discounts
11. Basic life insurance
12. AD&D insurance
13. Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
14. On‑the‑job training and skills development
15. Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

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

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.