Amazon Distribution Center Associate - Hagerstown, United States - Amazon Warehouse

Amazon Warehouse

Verified Company

Hagerstown, United States

7 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Shift:
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 07:30am - 06:00pm

Duration:
Regular

Start Date:

Amazon Distribution Center Associate:

Job Overview:

You'll be part of the team helping pack, stow, and stage sameday deliveries of groceries and essential household items. This job will require you to be handson — packing, lifting, and moving boxes. We will also expect you to drive heavy machinery such as a forklift or an order picker and may require you to work at elevated heights up to 35 feet / 10 meters above the ground. Some roles may involve working in refrigerated and freezing environments. Because we offer a wide variety of options, you'll be working in all types of scenarios, and we always provide the right gear for your comfort and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Some of your duties may include:

Operate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklifts, center riders, order pickers, and other equipment
each of which you will receive professional training your first few days of work. Picking cases from racking on equipment at heights up to 35 feet is expected and part of daily work.
In some locations, you'll receive and put away grocery inventory in the roomtemperature, chiller, and frozen sections of the warehouse, working at temperatures as low as 10°F for periods of your shift.
Lifting and moving boxes
Use technology like computers and smart phones
You'll also need to be able to:
Lift up to 49 pounds of boxes, cases, and pallets of freight
Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other equipment to move large quantities of merchandise
Utilize an electric pallet jack, training is provided
Stand and walk for extended periods
Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
Handle a variety of products you can buy on any of Amazon's order services including meat and alcohol
Work all process paths including the ones that require moving between the inside and outside of the distribution center
Rotate tasks throughout the week

What it's like inside a Distribution Center:

Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.

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Surroundings. You'll be working around moving machines - order pickers, stand-up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts.
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Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
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Temperature. You'll work in refrigerated and freezer spaces (as low as -10°F) for up to two hours of your shift, with short breaks every 30 minutes. You'll be provided with proper safety gear and training.
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Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
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Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required and protective safety footwear are required in select business units. 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 Amazon:

We have jobs that fit any lifestyle, stateoftheart workplaces, teams that support and listen to our associates, and companydriven initiatives and benefits to help support your goals.

Our
jobs are nearby, with great pay, and offer work-life balance.
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Schedule flexibility. Depending on where you work, schedules may include full-time (40 hours), reduced-time hours) or part-time (20 hours or less), all with the option of working additional hours if needed. Learn more about our schedules.
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Shift options. Work when it works for you. Shifts may include overnight, early morning, day, evening, and weekend. You can even have four-day workweeks and three-day weekends. Find out more about our shifts.
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Anytime Pay. You can instantly cash out up to 70% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups). Learn more about Anytime Pay.

Our
workplace is unlike any other.

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State-of-the-art facilities. We have modern warehouses that are clean and well-organized.
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Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.

Our
team supports and listens to you.

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Culture. Be part of an inclusive workplace that offers a variety of DEI programs and affinity groups.
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Team environment. Work on small or large teams that support each other in a workplace that's been ranked among the best workplaces in the world.
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New skills. Depending on the role and location, you'll learn how to use the latest Amazon technology - including handheld devices and robotics.

Our
company supports your goals.

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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.
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Career advancement. We have made a pledge to upskill our e