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Amazon Warehouse Equipment Operator

$110 per hour

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Amazon Warehouse Equipment Operator

Job Overview

You'll be part of the Amazon warehouse team as an equipment operator - operating order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, and other powered industrial trucks (PIT) to handle customer orders safely and efficiently. You'll use PIT equipment to unload and load trailers, store pallets, and retrieve pallets throughout the warehouse. No prior experience required-Amazon provides all PIT training and certification for free.

Basic Job Requirements

  1. Be 18 years or older

  2. Understand and follow instructions in English

  3. Lift up to 49 pounds

  4. View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks

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

  6. Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around

  7. Go up and down stairs (where applicable)

  8. Work in an environment with varying temperatures and moving PIT equipment

  9. Operate PIT at heights up to 45 feet as part of daily work

What You'll Do

  1. Operate PIT - such as order pickers and reach trucks

  2. Use PIT to locate, retrieve, and store large pallets of items in their designated warehouse locations

  3. Handle large pallets of items through multiple warehouse processes, such as store and pick, while operating PIT

  4. Operate a stand-up forklift throughout your shift, maneuvering safely around other PIT equipment in motion

  5. Safely move items using carts, dollies, and pallet jacks while loading and unloading trailers

  6. Use handheld technology to track and maintain accurate inventory records

  7. Amazon provides all PIT training and certification for free, so no prior experience is required

Schedule Options

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

  2. Weekly Hours. Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time (30-39 hours), Part-Time (20-29 hours), or Flex-Time (0-19 hours).

  3. Schedule Flexibility. Choose from a Fixed weekly schedule or Flexible Schedules.

  4. Work-Life Balance. Select shifts offer different weekend options (including 2-day and 3-day weekends), with opportunities for overtime based on business needs.

  5. Operating Hours. Our sites operate 24/7, so you can choose the shift that works best for you.

Please Note: Available shift options are subject to business needs.

What It's Like as an Amazon Equipment Operator

Safety & Your Workspace

  1. 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.

  2. Equipment. You'll be operating and working around moving equipment - PIT equipment, such as forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers, as well as mobile carts, rolling cages.

  3. Physical Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.

Work Conditions

  1. Temperature. Climate-controlled facilities maintain temperatures between 60°F and 90°F in most areas. On hot days, temperatures can exceed 90°F and on cold days temperatures can reach below freezing.

  2. Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.

  3. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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. (

  3. Overtime Opportunities. When customer demand increases, you may have the chance to work additional hours.

Culture

  1. 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.

  2. Team environment. Work on supportive teams in a workplace ranked among the best in the world.

Career Advancement

  1. 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.

  2. Career Growth. Learn to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) and other Amazon technology, including handheld devices. 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:

  1. Click "Select Schedule."

  2. Choose your preferred shift.

  3. Click "Apply" to begin.

Need help? Visit our step-by-step application guide. (

Accommodations

If you have a disability and need an accommodation during the hiring process, including support for the Pre-Hire Event, or need to initiate a request prior to starting your Day 1, please visit our People with Disabilities page ( or contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT). You can reach us by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT.

Equal Employment

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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