Amazon Sortation Center Warehouse Associate

February 18, 2026

Our roles take place in a sortation center, where you will be sorting, scanning, and stacking packages on pallets, helping to get customer orders ready for delivery. Because most of the shifts are part-time, you are in control of your schedule — choose shifts that work best for you now and adjust in the future, as needed. Duties Responsibilities Some of your duties may include: <ul> <li>Receive and sort inventory</li> <li>Get customer orders ready for delivery</li> <li>Use technology like scanners, computers, and handheld printer</li> </ul> You will also need to be able to do: <ul> <li>Lift up to 49 pounds</li> <li>Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts</li> <li>Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around</li> <li>Go up and down stairs (where applicable)</li> <li>Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)</li> </ul> What it’s like at an Amazon Sortation Center: <ul> <li>Surroundings: You’ll be working around moving machines – order pickers, stand-up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts.</li> <li>Activity: Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs. You and your team are engaged the entire shift.</li> <li>Temperature: Even with climate controls, temperatures can vary between 60°F and 90°F in some parts of the warehouse; on hot days, temperatures can be over 90°F in the truck yard or inside trailers.</li> <li>Noise level: It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.</li> <li>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. Amazon provides a $110 Zappos gift code for shoes for your first day.</li> </ul> Why You’ll Love Amazon: <ul> <li>Schedule 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.</li> <li>Shift 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.</li> <li>Anytime Pay: You can instantly cash out up to 70% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups).</li> </ul> Our workplace is unlike any other: <ul> <li>State-of-the-art facilities: Modern warehouses that are clean and well-organized.</li> <li>Safety: Your safety is important to us, protective gear is provided. Teams share safety tips daily.</li> </ul> Our team supports and listens to you: <ul> <li>Culture: Be part of an inclusive workplace with employee support programs and resource groups. Engage in local community activities.</li> <li>Team environment: Work on small or large teams that support each other.</li> <li>New skills: Learn to use the latest Amazon technology including handheld devices and robotics.</li> </ul> Our company supports your goals: <ul> <li>Benefits: Many shifts come with pay and savings options, healthcare, peace of mind for you and your family, and more.</li> <li>Career advancement: Free training and development programs, tuition support options for select employee groups.</li> </ul> Requirements: Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines in English. How To Get Started: Begin by applying above. For help, start with the step-by-step guide. For disability accommodation, contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT) at 888-435-9287, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. PT. Equal Employment: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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