Amazon Warehouse Worker - Immediate Hire

Warehouse Worker

Amazon Warehouse

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Posted 2 years ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time Part Time

  • Industry

    Administrative, Clerical

  • Job Description

    Amazon Warehouse Worker - Immediate Hire

    Amazon Delivery Station Warehouse Associate

    Job Overview

    Youll be part of the dedicated Amazon team at the delivery station the last stop before we deliver smiles to customers. Our fast-paced, physical roles receive trucks full of orders, then prepare them for delivery. Youll load conveyor belts, and transport and stage deliveries to be picked up by drivers. You may even be part of the team that works with larger items, such as large screen TVs, furniture, and appliances, and be trained on how to use technology to handle these heavy bulk items.
    Duties & Responsibilities
      Some of your duties may include:
      1. Receive and prepare inventory for delivery
      2. Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders
      3. View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks
      4. Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages
      5. Receive truck deliveries
      Youll also need to be able to:
      1. Lift up to 49 pounds
      2. Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
      3. Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
      4. Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
      5. Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)
      What its like at an Amazon Delivery Station
      1. Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.
      2. Surroundings. Youll be working around moving machines order pickers, stand-up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts.
      3. Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
      4. Temperature. Even with climate controls, temperatures can vary between 60F and 90F in some parts of the warehouse; on hot days, temperatures can be over 90F in the truck yard or inside trailers.
      5. Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
      6. 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 this Job
      1. Stay busy. You and your team are engaged the entire shift.
      2. Shift flexibility. 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. Learn more about our schedules.
      3. Schedule 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.
      4. Anytime Pay. You can instantly cash out up to 70% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups, within select businesses). Learn more about Anytime Pay.
      5. 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.
      6. New skills. Depending on the role and location, youll learn how to use the latest Amazon technology including handheld devices and robotics.
      7. Team environment. Work on small or large teams that support each other.
      Why Youll Love Amazon
      Many 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 thats 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:
      1. Competitive wage paid weekly, with overtime for more than 40 hours
      2. Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
      3. Medical Advice Line
      4. Network of Support (health & well-being on and off the job)
      5. Adoption Assistance
      6. Maternity and Parental Leave
      7. 401(k) savings plan
      8. Paid Time Off (PTO)
      9. Holiday pay opportunities
      10. Employee discounts
      11. Basic life insurance
      12. AD&D insurance
      13. Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
      14. On-the-job training and skills development
      15. Employee Assistance Program
      Learn more about Amazon Benefits and Culture.
      Requirements:
      1. Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines.
    How To Get Started
    You can begin by applying above. 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#/.

    If you have a disability and need an accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the New Hire Event, or need to initiate a request prior to starting your Day 1, please visit https://hiring.amazon.com/people-with-disabilities#/ or contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT). You can reach us by phone at 888-435-9287, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT.

    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.

  • Job Benefit(s)

    Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid time off

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