Sortation Center Warehouse Associate

Amazon • Liberty, MO • 5h ago

Job Overview

You'll be part of the Amazon warehouse team sorting, scanning, and stacking customer orders by zip code for delivery. Attention to detail helps make sure every package reaches the right customer on time. The role is active - expect to be on your feet, lifting and moving packages throughout your shift.

Basic Job Requirements

Be 18 years or older

Understand and follow instructions in the required language

Lift up to 49 pounds

You must be able to pass a job assessment in English

Team lift packages above 50 pounds or greater than 90 inches

Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts

Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear such as personal protective equipment (PPE) to move items around

Go up and down stairs (where applicable)

Use step stool

Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)

What You'll Do

Receive inventory and sort by zip code

Sort packages from conveyor belts

Stack packages and wrap pallets for deliveries

Use technology like scanners, computers, and handheld printer

Unload containers and packages from trailers

Load containers and packages into trailers

Schedule Options

Shift Options. Early Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Overnight.

Weekly Hours. Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time, or Part-Time (20-29 hours).

Work-Life Balance. Opportunities for overtime when available.

Operating Hours. Our sites may operate 24/7, which means more shifts for you.

Onboarding Training. You'll 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, you'll have a fixed training schedule before transitioning to your chosen schedule.

What it's like at an Amazon Sortation Center

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. You'll be working around pallet jacks, mobile carts, and rolling cages.

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. Closed-toe shoes required. Protective safety footwear required in select areas. $110 Zappos gift code provided for your first day.

Why You'll Love Amazon

Compensation

Benefits. Healthcare coverage for you and your family, pay and savings options, and peace of mind programs.

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. (https://hiring.amazon.com/promotions/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

Career Growth . Learn the latest Amazon technology including handheld devices and robotics. We've 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. (https://hiring.amazon.com/hiring-process/application-guide)

Accommodations

We're 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, we're here to help.

To get 24/7 support, contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT) by calling 888-435-9287 (tel:+18884359287) . You can visit our People with Disabilities website (https://hiring.amazon.com/people-with-disabilities) 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.

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