Lead Warehouse Associate – Seattle Operations

Amazon Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Launch bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Lead Associate to join our fast-paced fulfillment network. You will support, motivate, and model best practices for the team while ensuring safe, efficient operations at sites within the Seattle/Bellevue metro area.

The role requires open availability seven days a week and flexibility to work at various sites up to 10 miles from the primary operations site. A strong focus on customer obsession and continuous improvement will shape your daily duties and training

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• High school or equivalent.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• 2+ years of production, warehouse or other leadership, or 1+ years of Amazon experience.

Responsibilities

• Support, motivate, and model desired behavior for the rest of the team.
• Manage operational processes, safety, quality, performance, and customer delivery promises following the Regional Area Manager guidance, and act as their main support at your assigned site.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and organized workspace.
• Provide ongoing training in areas including system and equipment knowledge, quality training, general operations, and assist Regional Area Manager in identifying training needs.
• Provide feedback on processes and standards, serving as the escalation point to assist associates and peers in solving issues where appropriate, training, deploying labor, and ensuring the team takes required breaks and lunches.
• Maintain a key to the site, and open and close following the proper procedures.
• Handle a wide assortment of products including produce, meat, seafood, and alcoholic beverages.
• Receive truck deliveries.
• Collaborate with both associates and delivery partners to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service.
• Participate in associate onboarding as required.
• Ensure consistent execution of product workflow processes, guiding associates as needed including receiving, stocking, replenishing product, and preparing for delivery.
• Perform front‑line duties whenever necessary.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of customer experience and operations by participating in the development of best practices and continuous product knowledge.
• Utilize inventory management systems to scan, process, and count product.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership experience

Inventory management

Training others

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Lead Associate to join our fast-paced fulfillment network. You will support, motivate, and model best practices for the team while ensuring safe, efficient operations at sites within the Seattle/Bellevue metro area.

The role requires open availability seven days a week and flexibility to work at various sites up to 10 miles from the primary operations site. A strong focus on customer obsession and continuous improvement will shape your daily duties and training