Lead Warehouse Associate & Training Lead

Amazon; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in the Los Angeles area is seeking a Lead Associate to join our fast-paced, customer-obsessed fulfillment network. This role requires open availability seven days a week and the ability to work at multiple sites within 10 miles of the primary Operations site.

You’ll lead a team, manage daily operations, ensure safety and quality, train teammates, and deliver on time with a focus on customer experience and continuous improvement.

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.
• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required.
• 2+ years of production, warehouse or leadership experience, or 1+ years of Amazon experience.
• Experience managing inventory in a retail or distribution setting.
• Prior experience training others.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with peer-to-peer feedback.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving and delivering results.

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 requiredEnsure 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

Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule

Lift 49 pounds

Standing/walking 12 hours

Overtime

Leadership

Inventory management

Training others

Verbal communication

Customer service

Peer-to-peer feedback

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amazon in the Los Angeles area is seeking a Lead Associate to join our fast-paced, customer-obsessed fulfillment network. This role requires open availability seven days a week and the ability to work at multiple sites within 10 miles of the primary Operations site.

You’ll lead a team, manage daily operations, ensure safety and quality, train teammates, and deliver on time with a focus on customer experience and continuous improvement.