VTO at Amazon Warehouses
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…
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All About Being an Amazon Stow Associate
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…
Most Common Amazon Warehouse Entry Level Positions
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:…
Guide to Getting Promoted at an Amazon Warehouse
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…
Can Amazon Warehouse Employees Listen to Music?
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…
The Amazon Zappos At Work Program: What you should know
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…
How to Resign From Your Amazon Warehouse Job
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…
Shifts at Amazon Facilities
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…
Dress Code Guidelines for Amazon Warehouse Workers
Employees at Amazon fulfillment and sort centers are required to follow specific rules regarding what they wear when doing their jobs. These rules are meant to give workers a safe, professional and comfortable working environment. As you will notice, dress…