Warehouse Associate Portland

Job Overview

You’ll be part of the Amazon warehouse team that gets orders ready for customers relying on Amazon services. Our fast-paced, physical roles take place in a variety of areas including merch, make-on-demand, customer returns, Prime Now, and general fulfillment. You will be selecting, packing, and shipping orders – in some cases, for our super-fast (2-hour or less) delivery service.

Some of your duties may include:

• Receive and put away inventory
• Get customer orders ready and pack them up
• Load boxes into trucks for shipment
• Use scanners to read bar codes on products
• View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks
• Troubleshoot problems
• Ensure product meets quality requirements
• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet driver, and work at heights up to 40 feet. Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost.

You’ll also need to be able to:

• Lift up to 49 pounds
• Push utility carts up to 60 pounds
• 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 at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)
• Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards

• Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.
• Surroundings. You’ll be working around moving machines – order pickers, stand‑up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts.
• Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
• 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.
• Noise level. It can get noisy  provide hearing protection if you need it.
• Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Comfortable, closed‑toe shoes are required and protective safety footwear are required in select business units. Amazon provides a $110 Zappos gift code towards the purchase of shoes, to prepare for your first day on the job.

• Schedule flexibility. Depending on where you work, schedules may include full‑time (40 hours), reduced‑time (30‑36 hours) or part‑time (20 hours or less), with the option of working additional hours if needed.
• Shift options. Work when it works for you. Shifts may include overnight, early morning, day, evening, and weekend. You can have four‑day workweeks and three‑day weekends.
• Anytime Pay. Instantly cash out up to 70% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups).

• State‑of‑the‑art facilities. Modern warehouses that are clean and well‑organized.
• Safety. Daily safety tips and protective gear provided.

• Culture. Inclusive workplace with DEI programs and affinity groups.
• Team environment. Supportive teams in a highly rated workplace.
• New skills. Learn to use the latest Amazon technology – handheld devices and robotics.

• Benefits. Range of benefits including pay and savings options, healthcare, and more.
• Career advancement. Upskilling programs, free training, and development opportunities.

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines in English.

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.