XL Warehouse Associate
XL Warehouse Associate
Job Overview
You’ll be part of the Amazon warehouse team that handles the big stuff – those unique customer orders that weigh over 50 pounds: big-screen TVs, furniture, appliances, and more. Many shifts will have you working with your teammates, tackling those hands-on items that need expert handling before they head out for delivery.
Basic Job Requirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Understand and follow instructions in the required language
- Lift up to 49 pounds
- Use safe practices and methods to handle products heavier than 50 pounds, using multiple techniques including team lift
- Stand and walk, as well as push, pull, squat, bend, and reach frequently during shifts
- Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
- Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
What You’ll Do
- Receive, sort, and move heavy and bulky inventory
- Load boxes into trucks for shipment
- Use technology such as computers and smart phones
- View prompts on screens and follow directions for some tasks
Schedule Options
- Shift Options. Overnight, Early Morning, and Daytime shift options only.
- Weekly Hours. Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time (30-39 hours), Part-Time (20-29 hours), or Flex-Time (as little as 4 hours per week).
- XL Sortation Centers: Full-Time, Reduced-Time, Part-Time, and Flex-Time options available.
- XL Delivery Stations: Part-Time and Flex-Time options available.
- Schedule Flexibility. Choose from a Fixed weekly schedule or Flexible schedules.
- Work-Life Balance. 3-day weekends available on select shifts, with opportunities for overtime when available.
What it's like inside an Amazon XL Warehouse
- 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.
- Equipment. You’ll be working around pallet jacks, mobile carts, and rolling cages.
- Physical Activity. Some activities may involve standing in one place for extended periods, walking throughout the facility, or climbing stairs. Certain tasks may also require moving, pushing, pulling, and handling extra-large items.
Work Conditions
- Temperature. Climate-controlled facilities maintain temperatures between 60°F and 90°F in most areas.
- Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
- Dress code. Dress comfortably—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
- 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.
- 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.
- Overtime Opportunities. When customer demand increases, you may have the chance to work additional days.
Culture
- 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.
- Team environment. Work on supportive teams in a workplace ranked among the best in the world.
Career Advancement
- Onboarding Training. You'll complete on-the-job training during your first few days. For fixed shifts, your training schedule will match the shift you selected. For flexible shifts, you'll have a fixed training schedule before transitioning to a flexible schedule.
- Career Growth. Learn the latest Amazon technology including handheld devices and robotics. We offer free training and development programs, plus tuition support for select employee groups.
How to Get Started
Begin Your Application in 3 Easy Steps:
- Click “Select Schedule.”
- Choose your preferred shift.
- Click “Apply” to begin.
Need help? Visit our step-by-step application guide.
Accommodations
We're committed to making our hiring process accessible to 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 888-435-9287. You can visit our People with Disabilities website to learn more about the accommodations process.
Specific accommodation types can vary by role and needs. Examples include: Interpreting Services, onsite coach and service animals, Assistive Technology such as Magnifiers, Screen Readers, Refreshable Braille Display, and Speech to Text Software, ergonomic equipment, alternative headsets, and onsite mobility needs including wheelchair, walker, and scooter use.
To get 24/7 support, contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT) by calling 888-435-9287. You can visit our People with Disabilities website to learn more about the accommodations process.
Specific accommodation types can vary by role and needs. Examples include: Interpreting Services, onsite coach and service animals, Assistive Technology such as Magnifiers, Screen Readers, Refreshable Braille Display, and Speech to Text Software, ergonomic equipment, alternative headsets, and onsite mobility needs including wheelchair, walker, and scooter use.
Equal Employment
Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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.
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.
