Packing is one of the main entry level roles (process paths) at Amazon facilities. Packers are mainly tasked with placing items into boxes or padded envelopes (jiffies) before they are shipped out to customers. Job Description Meet and exceed productivity…
With almost 200 facilities in the US and around the world, Amazon’s warehouse network is one of the largest in the world. These facilities range from 600,000 to 800,000 square feet in size. Each of the buildings has a capacity…
Voluntary time off (VTO) is unpaid time off given by Amazon to warehouse associates who wish to leave work early or not come to work at all. It is available to full-time, flex, reduced-time and part time employees. It is…
Stowing is one of the most common jobs at Amazon warehouses. Stowers can be found in both Amazon fulfillment centers (including Amazon robotics facilities) and sort centers. Stowing is the process of storing incoming inventory into an appropriate storage location…
Entry level positions at Amazon warehouses are usually referred to as Tier 1 (T1) or Level 1 (L1) depending on the position and the type of facility. Here are 11 of the most common T1 positions at Amazon fulfillment centers:…
Amazon affords plenty of opportunities for advancement to its warehouse employees. There are multiple job ranks at Amazon warehouses that employees can advance through from the time they are hired. These ranks are worth exploring so that we can have…
Amazon employees in certain facilities are allowed to listen to music. It comes down to the facility’s policies, local laws and regulations as well as management’s level of tolerance. In some Amazon locations, wearing any kind of headphones is a…
Did you know that as an Amazon worker, you might be able to get free work shoes? Work shoes are probably the most expensive (and most important) item you will ever need as an Amazon warehouse employee. This is because…
Resigning is a major life decision for most workers. This goes for folks who work at Amazon facilities such as fulfillment and sort centers as well as delivery stations. It is therefore important to learn best practices when it comes…
Most Amazon warehouse facilities have two shifts – day shift and night shift – and follow a four day work week schedule. Shift lengths vary depending on the location; some go for eight hours, some ten hours while others will…