Work in Brooklyn:Inventory Problem Solver | Hiring

Position in Brooklyn, NY

Role Essentials

  • Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
  • Worksite: Brooklyn, NY
  • Compensation: $20-$24/Hour (approx. $45.8k/Year)
  • Core objectives involve your professional skills in Logistics And Supply Chain.
  • Hiring Organization: Amazon
  • Clear growth pathways at our Brooklyn office.
  • Job Title: Inventory Problem Solver
  • This Brooklyn-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our Amazon team in Brooklyn, NY is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Brooklyn, a key hub for the Logistics And Supply Chain industry.


The Brains Behind the Operation

About Amazon & Our Dominant Culture

Amazon's massive supply chain moves at lightning speed, but even the most advanced systems occasionally encounter hiccups. When barcodes fail, inventory goes missing, or digital metrics mismatch physical reality, we rely on our elite Inventory Control & Quality Assurance (ICQA) teams. If you possess a highly analytical mind and want to elevate your logistics careers beyond standard physical labor, the Problem Solver position is one of the most intellectually stimulating Amazon jobs available.

What Our Associates Say: Real Employee Reviews

Problem Solvers frequently review their roles as the most engaging in the fulfillment center. "Being a Problem Solver means you are the detective of the warehouse. When a picker can't scan an item, they bring it to me. I use my laptop and Amazon's internal software to trace the error and fix it. It’s highly respected by management and is the absolute best stepping stone if you want to move into a salaried corporate role." This role is universally praised for its autonomy and critical impact on the business.

Job Summary

As an Inventory Problem Solver, you will roam the operational floor with a mobile laptop cart, acting as a rapid-response investigator for inventory anomalies. You will intercept items that fail to scan, decipher damaged barcodes, and correct virtual inventory counts in the warehouse management system. You are the ultimate safeguard ensuring that our digital data perfectly matches our physical stock, preventing customer delays.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

  • Digital Investigation: Utilize deep-dive software tools to track the history of an item, identifying where it entered the facility, who handled it, and why it is currently blocked in the system.
  • Barcode Remediation: Reprint missing or damaged ASIN barcodes, physically re-ticketing merchandise so it can re-enter the automated packing and shipping flow.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Don't just fix the immediate error—identify macro trends. If a specific vendor is consistently shipping mislabeled products, you will document and escalate the issue to management.
  • Cross-Functional Support: Work directly with Stowers, Pickers, and Packers on the floor, providing them with immediate technical support and coaching on how to avoid future inventory errors.

Industry-Leading Benefits

Intellectual rigor is met with dominant rewards:

  • Path to Management: Problem Solvers gain deep systems knowledge, making them prime candidates for promotion to Process Assistant or Area Manager.
  • Unmatched Education: Utilize the Career Choice program to have Amazon pay for your IT, Data Analytics, or Supply Chain degree.
  • Comprehensive Health: Exceptional medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage starting day one.

Requirements

  • Must be 18+ years old with a High School diploma or GED.
  • Exceptional computer literacy; highly comfortable navigating multiple software windows and learning proprietary data systems rapidly.
  • Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
  • Must have previous experience as a warehouse associate with a flawless quality and attendance record.
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

Scheduling Center Agent at TAG - The Aspen Group: 100% Remote (AZ)

Part-Time 3rd Shift Sortation Associate(Tinley Park,IL)|Amazon

Machine Learning Intern, Research (Fall 2024)

Teen Data Entry Specialist – Flexible reputed company, Earn from Home, Competitive Pay, Skill Development

Remote Night Shift Chat Support Specialist – Earn $25–$35/hr, No Phone, Full Online, Entry‑Level Friendly – Join arenaflex

Watch Netflix (Tagger): $12-$46

Online Product Testing & Review Jobs – Work From Anywhere

Senior E‑Commerce Virtual Assistant – Global Marketplace & Digital Shelf Specialist (DTC, Amazon, Shopify) – Drive Online Growth at brighthush

Remote Airbnb Online Assistant

Remote Work Night Positions | $25–$35/Hour Online Roles – Quiet Evening Shifts You Can Do in Pajamas

Call Center Specialist [Work From Home - Night Shift - Full Time]

American English Pair Recording Project

Student Loan Sales Intern (Flexible, Part-Time) | CampusReel

Entry-Level Data Analyst (No Degree Required) – Full-Time – $45,000 – $55,000 Annually

**Experienced Data Entry Professional – Flexible reputed company Opportunity for College Students and Freshers at arenaflex**

Watch Netflix (Tagger): $12-$46

Remote Work From Home Data Entry Clerk - Part Time Panelists Needed

Associate Director - North American Boarders

(part-Time Remote) American Express Virtual Assistant Job Work From Home

Remote Data Entry Specialist – High‑Speed Typing & Accuracy – Part‑Time, Entry‑Level Opportunity at brighthush – Join Our Data‑Driven Team

**Remote Evening & Weekend Customer Support Technician – Radiology & IT Help Desk Specialist (Oklahoma)**

**Entry-Level Customer Support Specialist – Remote, Immediate Start, No Experience Required – Earn Competitive Pay with arenaflex**

Part-Time Remote Customer Service Rep — Travel Perks

Technical Support Specialist (Night Shift)

Outbound Call Center Representative (Evening/Night Shift)

No Experience Work From Home jobs

US English Transcriber

Part-Time Substitute Leadership Coach

reputed company data entry (100% Remote) Jobs - Hiring Now

Call Center Specialist [Work From Home - Night Shift - Full Time]

Remote Product Tester – $45/hr + Free Products – Start Now!

Remote Proofreading and Editing Jobs Available

**Remote Apple Home Advisor – Empower Customers, Shape Experiences (Entry-Level, No Experience Needed!)**

Apple Remote Data Entry Specialist – Flexible Online Position with Global Tech Giant at $25/Hour

Remote; No Degree Data Entry - job_id_Job

United Airlines Work From Home Group Jobs (Remote, Full Time) – Apply Now – Job ID- 387 Job ID- 2560

Watch Netflix (Tagger): $12-$46

Entry-Level Research Assistant Remote

Entry Level Remote Support Agent - Live Chat and Email - Work from Home - $25 to $35/hr at Remo[...]

Radiology Assistant (Night-Shift) - Remote/Part-time, Flex Position

LTC Pharmacy Technician - Order Entry | Remote

Entry-Level Live Chat Representative – Remote Opportunity Without Degree Requirements

Editorial Analyst - Originals

**Remote Night Shift Data Entry Specialist – Precision Data Management & SKU Optimization – arenaflex**

Paid Product Tester - Earn up to $500 weekly from home (Hiring Immediately)

Remote Digital Content Support Specialist – OnlyFans Chat Assistant (No Experience Required) – Join arenaflex and Shape Online Communities

Work From Home Customer Service Rep

Technical Support - no experience, night shift

Senior Software Engineer: Cloud, APIs & DevOps Mentor

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...