Warehouse Equipment Operator ➜

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is hiring for warehouse associates to operate PIT equipment including forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers. You will locate, retrieve, and move pallets, while training is provided to certify PIT operation.

Expect safety, production, and accuracy to be top priorities in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Choose from Early Morning, Daytime, Evening, or Overnight shifts with fixed or flexible schedules, and work full-time or part-time depending on role and needs.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 49 pounds.
• Must be able to become a certified operator on powered industrial trucks (PIT) - full training provided at no cost.
• Adhere to strict safety, quality and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate PIT equipment - such as order pickers, reach trucks, and stand-up forklifts - to locate, retrieve, and stow large pallets of items.
• Handle large pallets of items through multiple warehouse processes, such as stow and pick, while operating PIT.
• Safely move items using carts, dollies, and pallet jacks while loading and unloading trailers.
• Use handheld technology to track and maintain accurate inventory records.

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Information

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Effective Sep 27, 2026, hourly rates for seasonal and regular warehouse associates are increasing. There's never been a better time to apply.

You'll be part of the Amazon warehouse team operating powered industrial trucks (PIT) - including forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers - to retrieve, store, and move pallets throughout the warehouse. Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost.

Job requirements

Understand and follow instructions in the required language

Lift up to 49 pounds

Must be able to become a certified operator on powered industrial trucks (PIT) - full training provided at no cost

Adhere to strict safety, quality and production standards

What you'll be doing

Operate PIT equipment - such as order pickers, reach trucks, and stand-up forklifts - to locate, retrieve, and stow large pallets of items

Handle large pallets of items through multiple warehouse processes, such as stow and pick, while operating PIT

Safely move items using carts, dollies, and pallet jacks while loading and unloading trailers

Use handheld technology to track and maintain accurate inventory records

Find Your Ideal Shift

Choose from Early Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Overnight hours, with Fixed weekly or Flexible schedule options.

Set Your Weekly Hours

Work the hours that fit your life - Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time (30-39 hours), Part-Time (20-29 hours), or Flex-Time (as little as 4 hours per week).

Safety first

Your safety is our top priority - we provide protective gear, share safety tips daily, and ask that you dress comfortably with closed-toe shoes.

Equipment to know

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

Facility climate

Facilities are clean, well-organized, and climate-controlled, maintaining temperatures between 60°F and 90°F.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.