Package Sorter - Amazon Hiring Now!
Company: Amazon Workforce Staffing
Location: Towson
Posted on: September 12, 2021
Job Description:
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, physical roles receive trucks full of orders, then
prepare them for delivery. You’ll load conveyer belts, and
transport and stage deliveries to be picked up by drivers. You may
even be part of the team that works with larger items, such as
large screen TVs, furniture, and appliances, and be trained on how
to use technology to handle these heavy bulk items.
Duties & Responsibilities
Some of your duties may include:
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Receive and prepare inventory for delivery
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Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan,
and prepare orders
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View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks
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Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages
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Receive truck deliveries
You’ll also need to be able to:
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Lift up to 49 pounds
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Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
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Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items
around
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Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
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Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where
applicable)
What it’s like inside an Amazon Delivery
Station
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Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we
provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.
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Surroundings. You’ll be working around moving
machines – order pickers, stand-up forklifts, turret trucks, and
mobile carts.
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Activity. Some activities may require standing in
one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing
stairs.
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Temperature. Even with climate controls,
temperatures can vary between 60°F and 90°F in some parts of the
warehouse; on hot days, temperatures can be over 90°F in the truck
yard or inside trailers.
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Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide
hearing protection if you need it.
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Dress code. Relaxed with a few rules to follow for
safety. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required.
Why You will Love this Job
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Stay busy. You and your team are engaged the
entire shift.
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Schedule options. Full-time (40 hours),
reduced-time (30-36 hours) or part-time (20 hours), depending on
location. Some roles offer set schedules and others will allow you
to set your own schedule weekly.
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Flexible shifts. Depending on your schedule, shift
times will vary to ensure we meet customer-promised delivery times.
Extra hours may be added to your schedule depending on business
activity. Some locations allow you to set your own schedule on a
weekly basis.
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Career Development. We have made a pledge to
upskill our employees and offer a variety of free training and
development programs, and we also have tuition reimbursement
options for select employee groups. See where your Amazon journey
can take you.
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New skills. Depending on the role and location,
you’ll learn how to use the latest Amazon technology – including
handheld devices and robotics.
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Team environment. Work on small or large teams
that support each other.
Why You’ll Love Amazon
Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare,
parental leave, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for
career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment that’s
been ranked among the best workplaces in the world. Some offerings
are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can
include the following:
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Competitive wage paid weekly, with overtime for more than 40
hours
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Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
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Medical Advice Line
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Network of Support (health & well-being on and off the job)
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Adoption Assistance
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Maternity and Parental Leave
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401(k) savings plan
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Holiday pay opportunities
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Employee discounts
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Basic life insurance
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AD&D insurance
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Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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On-the-job training and skills development
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Employee Assistance Program
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Tuition reimbursement
Learn more about Amazon Benefits and Culture
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Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand
and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
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High School, GED, or equivalent diploma
How To Get Started
You can begin by applying below. If you need help with your
application or to learn more about our hiring process, you can find
support here: https://hiring.amazon.com/hiring-process#/.
Amazon remains open as an essential business to serve our
communities delivering critical supplies directly to the doorsteps
of people who need them. Find out what Amazon is doing to provide a
safe environment for employees at this time on our COVID-19 FAQ page.
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. For individuals with disabilities who
would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://hiring.amazon.com/accommodations#/
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