Amazon XL Warehouse Equipment Operator

Amazon XL Warehouse Equipment Operator

Job Overview

You’ll be part of the Amazon warehouse team that handles the big and heavy stuff—those unique customer orders that require powered industrial trucks (PIT) to move around the warehouse: big screen TVs, furniture, appliances, and more. Whether you're interested in working as a forklift operator, equipment operator, order picker, or reach truck operator, this position is perfect—you'll use powered industrial trucks (PIT) to move, stow, and retrieve extra-large items throughout the warehouse. You will learn to expertly handle packages and products before they are sent along their delivery route

Duties & Responsibilities

Some of your duties may include

  1. Operate PIT at heights up to 45 feet
  2. Use PIT to locate, retrieve, and store large inventory items and customer orders in their designated warehouse locations
  3. Handle extra-large items that weigh over 50 pounds through multiple warehouse processes: stowing, picking, loading, and unloading
  4. Safely maneuver heavy items using carts, dollies and pallet jacks while loading and unloading trailers
  5. Use handheld technology to track and maintain accurate inventory records

You'll also need to be able to

  1. Lift up to 49 pounds
  2. Use safe practices and methods to handle products heavier than 50 pounds
  3. Stand and walk, as well as push, pull, squat, bend, and reach frequently during shifts
  4. Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
  5. Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
  6. Meet daily performance goals while following all safety procedures

What it’s like at an Amazon XL Warehouse

  1. Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.
  2. Surroundings. You’ll be operating and working around moving machines – order pickers, stand-up forklifts, turret trucks, and mobile carts.
  3. Activity. In addition to sitting and standing while operating equipment, some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
  4. 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.
  5. Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
  6. 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. Depending on the role or location, Amazon provides a $110 Zappos gift code towards the purchase of shoes, in order to have you prepared for your first day on the job.

Why You'll Love Amazon

Amazon jobs come with good benefits, flexible work hours, friendly teams, chances to learn new skills and move up in your career, all while working in clean, safe buildings with modern equipment.

Compensation

  1. 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. Learn more about flex benefits.
  2. 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.

Work-Life Balance

  1. Shift options. Shifts follow various operating business hours ranging from overnight, early morning, and weekend. Regular Full-time shifts averaging 10 hours. FLEX shifts offers both full time and part time work at least 4 hours and up to 20 hours per week. Find out more about our shifts.

Culture

  1. 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. Learn more about our Culture.
  2. Team environment. Work on small or large teams that support each other in a workplace that’s been ranked among the best workplaces in the world.

Career Advancement

  1. New skills. We’ll teach and certify you to use and operate powered industrial trucks (PIT). You’ll obtain powered industrial truck certification (provided by Amazon). And you’ll work with the latest Amazon technology – including handheld devices and robotics.
  2. Skills development and growth. We have made a pledge to upskill our employees and offer a variety of free training and development programs, and we also have tuition support options for select employee groups. See where your Amazon journey can take you.

Safe and Modern Workplaces

  1. State-of-the-art facilities. We have modern warehouses that are clean and well-organized.
  2. Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.
Learn more about all the reasons to choose Amazon.
A full list of benefits and criteria for each to be offered a successful applicant can be found on our benefits page.

Requirements

Candidates must be 18 years or older and proficient in English, understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines, including the ability to lift heavy items regularly and operate powered industrial trucks.

How To Get Started

You can begin by applying above. If you need help with your application, you can start with our step-by-step guide.

If you have questions regarding the hiring process, please visit our support landing page.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the New Hire Event, or need to initiate a request prior to starting your Day 1, please visit our People with Disabilities landing 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.
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