Amazon Package Sorter (quincy)
Amazon Warehouse
Quincy, Illinois, US
About the Role
Amazon Delivery Station Warehouse Associate
Job Overview
You’ll be part of the dedicated Amazon team at the delivery station – the last stop before we deliver smiles to customers. Our fast-paced, active roles receive trucks full of orders, then prepare them for delivery. You’ll load conveyor belts, and transport and stage deliveries to be picked up by drivers.
Basic Job Requirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Understand and follow instructions in English
- Lift up to 49 pounds
- View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks
- Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
- Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
- Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
- Work in an environment with varying temperatures and moving vehicles
What You’ll Do
- Receive and prepare packages for delivery
- Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders into delivery bags and vans
- Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages
- Receive truck deliveries of customer packages
Schedule Options
- Shift Options. Early Morning and Overnight hours.
- Weekly Hours. Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time (30-39 hours), Part-Time (20-29 hours), Flex-Time (minimum 4 hours/week).
- Schedule Flexibility. Choose from a Fixed or Flexible Schedule.
- Overtime Opportunities. Your shift could be extended or reduced by additional hours based on customer demand and will be communicated during your shift.
What it’s like at an Amazon Delivery Station
Safety & Your Workspace
- 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 operating and working around moving equipment—mobile cards, rolling cages, etc.
- Physical Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
Work Conditions
- Temperature. Climate-controlled facilities maintain temperatures between 60°F and 90°F in most areas. On hot days, temperatures can exceed 90°F and on cold days temperatures can reach below freezing.
- Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
- Dress code. Relaxed and comfortable. 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.
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. In some cases, your training schedule will match the shift you selected. In other cases, you'll have a fixed training schedule before transitioning to your chosen schedule.
- Career Growth. We've pledged to upskill our employees with 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
If you have a disability and need an accommodation during the hiring process, including support for the Pre-Hire Event, or need to initiate a request prior to starting your Day 1, please visit our People with Disabilities page or contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT). You can reach us by phone at 888-435-9287, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT.
Equal Employment
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.
Responsibilities
- Receive and prepare packages for delivery
- Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages
- Receive truck deliveries of customer packages
Qualifications
- English literacy
- Lift up to 49 pounds
- On-the-job training
Required Skills
sorting
scanning
pallet handling
lift/move heavy items
use handheld devices
Keywords
Amazon
Delivery
Warehouse
Sorter
Staging
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