Amazon Fulfillment

packer for amazon

June 2019 • Sacramento, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the long, hot ten hour shifts.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more fans inside of the warehouse. I also wish the learning ambassadors were more professional. (Considering they are chosen by management - I think they are a poor representation of Amazon’s standards.)

Advice

Day shift makes 15.16/h & night shift has differential pay - 16.15/h. Sign up for nights, wear comfortable shoes, don’t lock your knees, and stay hydrated. (You will be standing in the same spot for 10 solid hours)

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Package Handler

May - July 2020 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

The team aspect of the job and my co workers

What I wish was different

The weather

Advice

Work smarter not harder

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Supply Chain Logistics Intern

July - August 2020 • Windsor, CT

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to work with the World's largest online retailer and to be apart of their commitment to community impact. My role as an intern on the project was to improve the current process of connecting donations from the Fulfillment Center to charities in the surrounding area. Our deliverables included a prototype of a website where donation sites can log in and access information about the donations and pick up. In addition, we added 10 new donation sites in Hartford, CT using a needs based selection process we created.

What I wish was different

Due to the pandemic my internship partner and I did not get to visit the Fulfillment Center in person. If I could have changed one thing about my experience I would have liked to visually see the warehouse and meet the employees in person. Regardless, we were able to share videos and understand the process of waste and donations at the Fulfillment Center.

Advice

My biggest piece of advice is to take initiative. Secondly, ask questions. No question is a bad question. Last, be confident with your contributions/recommendations/or suggestions.

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Warehouse Associate

May - August 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

$15/hr. They also had a flexible schedule and I got to experience how packages move through Amazon's system.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have found a better internship or job but due to Covid I had to find anything I could.

Advice

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Warehouse

May - August 2020 • Kenosha, WI

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish there had been something to make the job a bit more stimulating. It was difficult to do the same thing for 10 hours straight.

Advice

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Fulfillment Associate

July - September 2020 • Rialto, CA

What I liked

It was an easy job.

What I wish was different

I wish they would have taken others' circumstances into consideration. Not everyone drives a car and some people go to school but the way their school accommodation works is just terrible. I had to quit because they refused to work with my schedule. I also wish it wasn't so impersonal, everything was done through computer. I barely even knew who my supervisor was.

Advice

Only work there if you're really desperate. The job is easy, but repetitive and it can wear you down fast, makes you wish the day would go by faster.

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Associate

May - August 2020 • Portland, OR

What I liked

I loved the work environment, the work in general, and the mangers. Working at Amazon will be something I will never forget, as it was a great job, especially for my first job. It was great to see how the managers always wanted us to succeed.

What I wish was different

Honestly, nothing. I enjoyed every second of working. Even though I worked overnight shifts, my experience was not negatively affected.

Advice

Work hard and make your managers proud. Do not work hard when your manager comes over to have to babysit you. For me, I was the top inductor and one of the faster scanners, which was great. I did not go slower just because I was in the top, as there are always ways to improve. It also looks good when your managers see that you work hard every second of your job.

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Small Package and Bundle Sorter Clerk

May - July 2020 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

It was very flexible

What I wish was different

Had a better shift time

Advice

It's an easy job but you have to work hard and be able to handle situations on your own

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Manager

September 2020 • Moonachie, NJ

What I liked

Advancement opportunities, the experience itself helps you build other skills

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Be ready to learn and work hard

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Grocery Store Bagger

May - August 2020 • Rocky River, OH

What I liked

I liked working at my own pace and being able to help others during COVID-19, and make a difference during such a difficult time, even something as simple as picking their groceries.

What I wish was different

I wish there was an opportunity for me to continue to work this job while in school.

Advice

I would say it is okay to get stressed by one cannot let the stress get to them, and taking it one day at a time is the best mindset. I made many mistakes at first while learning about the store and where items are, and I definitely thought I would never be able to navigate around successfully but I eventually knew it like the back of my hand.

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Whole Foods Shopper

April - August 2020 • Rocky River, OH

What I liked

liked that I was able to work at my own pace on my own time and pick up ordered as they were assigned to me

What I wish was different

wish I had the opportunity to work different hours throughout the week and the hourly max per week/month wasn’t changed so often

Advice

find someone to ask questions and you know during your shifts to be able to be more comfortable performing tasks!

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Fulfillment Associate

March 2019 • Ashland, VA

What I liked

I love the people I work with. It is never a dull moment at work, we are always laughing and having a good time. I also like my supervisors and the work I do. It's not hard but it's enough.

What I wish was different

I wish I work different days instead of my current schedule.

Advice

Go there with an open mind. The people are nice and very welcoming.

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Problem Solve

May - August 2020 • Windsor Locks, CT

What I liked

The busy atmosphere

What I wish was different

Better leadership

Advice

It’s not a forever job

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Warehouse Employee

May 2020 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Everything! It is so amazing

What I wish was different

I wouldn't change a thing!

Advice

Apply! It is awesome working with Amazon!

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Warehouse Clerk

April 2020 • Jeffersonville, IN

What I liked

Lots of hours to work, lots of additional training opprotunities

What I wish was different

It had been under different circumstances, I got this job due to my previous job if the last 3 years closing because of Covid-19

Advice

It is not for the faint at heart, they work you hard. But if you can push through they pay well.

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Warehouse Associate

June - August 2020 • San Bernardino, CA

What I liked

Pay was very competitive.

What I wish was different

Less hours at a more convenient time.

Advice

It takes a special type of person to thrive in a warehouse environment, so just think about that. Also, don't be so uptight about doing things super fast, because it's kind of like a marathon, not a sprint, when you work in a physical warehouse kind of setting.

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Warehouse

February 2019 • National City, CA

What I liked

It is easy and calm.

What I wish was different

I had more time to work more hours.

Advice

Make sure you have the time for it.

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amazon

May - August 2020 • Hebron, KY

What I liked

It was a safe environment, not much was said much maybe because we were wearing masks but there felt like there was an unspoken language that people used and the work wasn't daunting and felt like a good workout most days.

What I wish was different

The managers that would survey the building were helpful most of the time, but I never knew really where I could ask someone regarding shifts.

Advice

I would say that there should be some figure head or leadership role figure that you could report to at any minute for important issues.

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Warehouse Stocker

May - August 2020 • Kansas City, KS

What I liked

The people around me and managers were very helpful, enthusiastic, and nice, especially considering it was the night shift.

What I wish was different

I think actively training for new jobs around the warehouse would help break up the long shifts as opposed to waiting until other departments need help. Would also be a lot easier to run efficiently if more people knew more than one job.

Advice

I would recommend getting to know some people there so the shifts don't feel so long. Also get some nice shoes... you'll need them.

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associate

July - August 2020 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

It was fun because I was always busy and I got to choose my schedule.

What I wish was different

Nothing I enjoyed my experience.

Advice

Make sure to wear some comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle have somewhere to keep your personal things like a small backpack to put into the cubbies or clothes that have pockets.

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