Warehouse Equipment Operator

Warehouse Equipment Operator

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 include being 18 years or older, understanding and following instructions in the required language, lifting up to 49 pounds, viewing prompts on screens and following direction for some tasks, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching during shifts, using carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around, going up and down stairs (where applicable), working in an environment with varying temperatures and moving PIT equipment, and operating PIT at heights up to 45 feet as part of daily work.

What you'll do includes operating PIT—such as order pickers and reach trucks, using PIT to locate, retrieve, and store large pallets of items in their designated warehouse locations, handling large pallets of items through multiple warehouse processes, such as store and pick, while operating PIT, operating a stand-up forklift throughout your shift, maneuvering safely around other PIT equipment in motion, safely moving items using carts, dollies, and pallet jacks while loading and unloading trailers, and using handheld technology to track and maintain accurate inventory records. Amazon provides all PIT training and certification for free, so no prior experience is required.

Schedule options include early morning, daytime, evening, and overnight hours. Full-time (40 hours), reduced-time (30-39 hours), part-time (20-29 hours), or flex-time (0-19 hours) are available. Choose from a fixed weekly schedule or flexible schedules. Select shifts offer different weekend options (including 2-day and 3-day weekends), with opportunities for overtime based on business needs. 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.

As an Amazon equipment operator, you'll experience safety and your workspace as follows: 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. 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. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs. Work conditions include climate-controlled facilities maintaining 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. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it. Relaxed and comfortable dress code. 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 includes compensation with benefits that may include pay and savings options, healthcare, peace of mind for you and your family, and more. Anytime pay allows you to instantly cash out up to 75% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups). Overtime opportunities are available when customer demand increases. An inclusive workplace offers 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. Work on supportive teams in a workplace ranked among the best in the world.

Career advancement includes onboarding 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. 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 includes beginning your application in 3 easy steps: click "Select Schedule," choose your preferred shift, and click "Apply" to begin. Need help? Visit our step-by-step application guide.

Accommodations are available for 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. You can visit our People with Disabilities website to learn more about the accommodations process. Specific accommodation types can vary by role and needs.

Equal employment is encouraged for veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities. 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.