Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate

Amazon; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety footwear provided

Zappos gift code on first day

Anytime Pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Amazon Fulfillment Center is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join a fast-paced team handling receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders. You will help maintain safety and quality while working across various warehouse tasks in a dynamic environment.

Expectstanding/walking, lifting up to 60 pounds, and using scanners as part of daily duties. Training is provided, with overtime opportunities and flexible shift options to fit your schedule.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or older and able to understand English instructions.
• Able to push utility carts and move items up to 60 pounds.
• Stand, walk, and perform repetitive movements during shifts.
• Follow safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Pick customer orders from shelves and pack for shipment.
• Load packed boxes onto trucks and unload incoming freight.
• Use scanners to read bar codes on products.
• Follow on-screen prompts and directions for tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Learn to operate PIT equipment like forklifts and order pickers.

Skills

Understand English instructions

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds

Stamina for standing/walking

General safety awareness

Tools

Scanner usage

PIT equipment training

Job description

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 you to the heart of Amazon operations - whether you're processing customer orders, handling returns, or working in a same-day delivery site. You'll be stowing, picking, packing, or managing customer returns throughout the warehouse.

Basic Job Requirements

1. Be 18 years or older

2. Understand and follow instructions in English

3. Push utility carts up to 60 pounds

4. Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts

5. Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around

6. Go up and down stairs (where applicable)

7. Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)

8. Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards

What You'll Do

1. Receive and put away inventory in designated warehouse locations

2. Pick customer orders from shelves and pack items for shipment

3. Load packed boxes onto trucks and unload incoming freight from trailers

4. Use scanners to read bar codes on products

5. View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks

6. Troubleshoot problems

7. Ensure product meets quality requirements

8. Some roles offer the opportunity to learn how to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT), such as forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers. Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost.

Schedule Options

1. Shift Options. Early Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Overnight hours.

2. Weekly Hours. Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time (30-39 hours), Part-Time (20-29 hours), or Flex-Time (0-19 hours).

3. Schedule Flexibility. Choose from a Fixed weekly schedule or Flexible Schedules.

4. Work-Life Balance. Select shifts offer different weekend options (including 2-day and 3-day weekends), with opportunities for overtime when needed.

5. Operating Hours. Our sites operate 24/7, so you can choose the shift that works best for you.

What It's Like at an Amazon Fulfillment Center

Safety & Your Workspace

1. Safety. Your safety is our top priority. We provide protective gear and all teams share safety tips daily. Our state-of-the-art facilities are clean, well-organized, and designed with your safety in mind.

2. Equipment. You'll be working around moving equipment - PIT equipment, such as forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers, as well as mobile carts, dollies, and rolling cages.

3. Physical Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.

Work Conditions

1. Temperature. Climate-controlled facilities maintain temperatures between 60°F and 90°F in most areas.

2. Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.

3. Dress code. Relaxed and comfortable. Closed-toe shoes required. Protective safety footwear required in select areas. $110 Zappos gift code provided for your first day.

Why You'll Love Amazon

Compensation

1. Benefits. Many of our shifts come with a range of benefits that may include pay and savings options, healthcare, peace of mind for you and your family, and more.

2. Anytime Pay. You can instantly cash out up to 75% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups). Learn more about Anytime Pay. (https://hiring.amazon.com/promotions/anytime-pay)

3. Overtime Opportunities. When customer demand increases, you may have the chance to work additional days.

Culture

1. Inclusive workplace. We offer a variety of employee support programs and resource groups. Join us in making a positive impact through local community engagement initiatives and outreach activities that help strengthen the areas where we live and work.

2. Team environment. Work on supportive teams in a workplace ranked among the best in the world.

Career Advancement

1. Onboarding Training. You'll complete on-job training during your first few days. In some cases, your training schedule will match the shift you selected. In other cases, you'll have a fixed training schedule before transitioning to your chosen schedule.

2. Career Growth. We've pledged to upskill our employees with free training and development programs, plus tuition support for select employee groups.

Accommodations

We're committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you have a disability and need an accommodation at any stage, from the application through your first day, we're here to help.

To get 24/7 support, contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT) by calling 888-435-9287 (tel:[phone]). You can visit our People with Disabilities website (https://hiring.amazon.com/people-with-disabilities) to learn more about the accommodations process.

Specific accommodation types can vary by role and needs. Examples include: Interpreting Services, onsite coach and service animals, Assistive Technology such as Magnifiers, Screen Readers, Refreshable Braille Display, and Speech to Text Software, ergonomic equipment, alternative headsets, and onsite mobility needs including wheelchair, walker, and scooter use.

Equal Employment

Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.