Amazon Specialty Warehouse Associate
Job Overview
In this role, youll work with items that require special care and attention. This includes creating custom customer orders through a manufacturing process — such as assembling apparel, accessories, home goods, and printed items like books and posters. In some locations, you may also handle specialty items that require careful attention, such as aerosol sprays and similar products. This role is a great fit for candidates who take pride in quality and enjoy working with a variety of products.
Basic Job Requirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Understand and follow instructions in English
- Lift up to 49 pounds
- View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks
- Stand and walk, as well as push, pull, squat, bend, and reach frequently during shifts
- Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
- Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
- Identify and resolve issues as they arise
What You’ll Do
- Receive and put away specialty materials and inventory
- Operate automated printing machines to create custom designs on products like t-shirts, books, drinkware, pop-sockets, smartphone cases, and more
- Sort, fold, package, and apply labels to finished products
- Scan product barcodes using handheld devices
- Load packages onto trucks for delivery
- Conduct quality checks to verify products meet safety and quality standards
- Handle hazardous materials, such as aerosols, while following proper safety protocols
- Some roles offer the opportunity to learn how to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT), such as forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers. Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost.
Schedule Options
- Shift Options. Early Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Overnight hours.
- Weekly Hours. Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time (30-39 hours), Part-Time (20-29 hours), or Flex-Time (0-19 hours).
- Schedule Flexibility. Choose from a Fixed weekly schedule or Flexible Schedules.
- Work-Life Balance. 3-day weekends available on select shifts, with opportunities for overtime when needed.
- Operating Hours. Our sites operate 24/7, so you can choose an available shift that works best for you.
Please Note: Available shift options are subject to business needs.
What It’s Like at an Amazon Specialty Warehouse
Safety Your Workspace
- Safety. Your safety is our top priority. We provide protective gear and all teams share safety tips daily. Our state-of-the-art facilities are clean, well-organized, and designed with your safety in mind.
- Equipment.In some locations, you’ll be operating and working around moving equipment – powered industrial trucks (PIT), mobile carts, rolling cages, etc.
- Physical Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
Work Conditions
- Temperature.Climate-controlled facilities maintain temperatures between 60°F and 90°F in most areas.
- Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
- Dress code.Relaxed and comfortable. Dress for varying temperatures. Closed-toe shoes required. Protective safety footwear required in select areas.$110 Zappos gift code provided for your first day.
Why Youll Love Amazon
Compensation
- 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.
- Anytime Pay.You can instantly cash out up to 75% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups).Learn more about Anytime Pay.
- Overtime Opportunities. When customer demand increases, you may have the chance to work additional days.
Culture
- Inclusive workplace. We offer a variety of employee support programs and resource groups. Join us in making a positive impact through local community engagement initiatives and outreach activities that help strengthen the areas where we live and work.
- Team environment. Work on supportive teams in a workplace ranked among the best in the world.
Career Advancement
- Onboarding Training.Youll complete on-the-job training during your first few days. In some cases, your training schedule will match the shift you selected. In other cases, youll have a fixed training schedule before transitioning to your chosen schedule.
- Career Growth.Weve pledged to upskill our employees with free training and development programs, plus tuition support for select employee groups.
How to Get Started
Begin Your Application in 3 Easy Steps:
- Click “Select Schedule.”
- Choose your preferred shift.
- Click “Apply” to begin.
Need help?Visit our step-by-step application guide.
Accommodations
Were committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you have a disability and need an accommodation at any stage, from the application through your first day, were here to help.
To get 24/7 support, contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT) by calling888-435-9287. You canvisit our People with Disabilities website to learn more about the accommodations process.
Specific accommodation types can vary by role and needs. Examples include: Interpreting Services, onsite coach and service animals, Assistive Technology such as Magnifiers, Screen Readers, Refreshable Braille Display, and Speech to Text Software, ergonomic equipment, alternative headsets, and onsite mobility needs including wheelchair, walker, and scooter use.
Equal Employment
Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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.
