Package Sorter - Immediate Hire

Company: Amazon Workforce Staffing
Location: Ames
Posted on: November 15, 2021

Job Description:

Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse AssociateJob OverviewYou'll be part of the Amazon warehouse team that gets orders ready for customers relying on Amazon services. Our fast-paced, physical roles take place in a variety of areas including merch, make-on-demand, customer returns, Prime Now, and general fulfillment. You will be selecting, packing, and shipping orders - in some cases, for our super-fast (2-hour or less) delivery service.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSome of your duties may include:Receive and put away inventoryGet customer orders ready and pack them upLoad boxes into trucks for shipmentUse scanners to read bar codes on productsView prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasksTroubleshoot problemsEnsure product meets quality requirementsOperate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet driver, and work at heights up to 35 feet. Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost.You'll also need to be able to:Lift up to 49 poundsPush utility carts up to 60 poundsStand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shiftsUse carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items aroundGo up and down stairs (where applicable)Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standardsWhat it's like at an Amazon Fulfillment CenterSafety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.Surroundings. You'll be working around moving machines - order pickers, stand-up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts.Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.Temperature. Even with climate controls, temperatures can vary between 60 F and 90 F in some parts of the warehouse; on hot days, temperatures can be over 90 F in the truck yard or inside trailers.Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required. 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 this JobStay busy. You and your team are engaged the entire shift.Schedule options. Depending on where you work, schedules may include full-time (40 hours), reduced-time (30-36 hours) or part-time (20 hours or less), all with the option of working additional hours if needed.Shift flexibility. Work when it works for you. Shifts may include overnight, early morning, day, evening, and weekend. You can even have four-day workweeks, three-day weekends - and with Anytime Shifts, you can work as little as four hours per week.Career advancement. We have made a pledge to upskill our employees and offer a variety of free training and development programs, and we also have tuition support options for select employee groups. See where your Amazon journey can take you.New skills. Depending on the role and location, you'll learn: how to operate a garment press and high-capacity printer, a t-shirt folding machine, how to assist with the print production process, or how to receive and process customer returns.Free training. Depending on the role and location, we'll teach you how to drive power industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklifts or a pallet driver, how the printing process works, and how to work with the latest Amazon technology - including robots.Team environment. Work on small or large teams that support each other.Why You'll Love AmazonMany of our jobs come with great benefits - including healthcare, parental leave, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement - all in a safe and inclusive environment that's been ranked among the best workplaces in the world. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:Competitive wage paid weekly, with overtime for more than 40 hoursHealthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)Medical Advice LineNetwork of Support (health & well-being on and off the job)Adoption AssistanceMaternity and Parental Leave401(k) savings planPaid Time Off (PTO)Holiday pay opportunitiesEmployee discountsBasic life insuranceAD&D insuranceCompany-paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityOn-the-job training and skills developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramLearn more about Amazon Benefits and Culturehttps://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits#/https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/culture#/Requirements:Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.How To Get StartedYou can begin by applying below. If you need help with your application or to learn more about our hiring process, you can find support here: https://hiring.amazon.com/hiring-process#/.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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://hiring.amazon.com/people-with-disabilities#/.

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