Youll be part of the Amazon warehouse team sorting, scanning, and stacking customer orders by post code for delivery. Attention to detail helps make sure every package reaches the right customer on time. The role is active — expect to be on your feet, lifting and moving packages throughout your shift.
Basic Job Requirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Understand and follow instructions in English
- You must be able to pass a job assessment in English
- Lift up to 23 kg manually
- Team lift packages above 23 kg or greater than 2.2m
- Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
- Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear such as personal protective equipment (PPE) to move items around
- Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
- Use step stool
- Work at a height of up to 12m on a mezzanine (where applicable)
What You’ll Do
- Receive inventory and sort by post code
- Sort packages from conveyor belts
- Stack packages and wrap pallets for deliveries
- Use technology like scanners, computers, and handheld printer
- Unload containers and packages from trailers
- Load containers and packages into trailers
Schedule Options
- Shift Options. Early Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Overnight.
- Weekly Hours. Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time, or Part-Time (20-29 hours).
- Work-Life Balance. Opportunities for overtime when available.
- Operating Hours. Our sites may operate 24/7, which means more shifts for you.
- Onboarding Training. Youll 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, youll have a fixed training schedule before transitioning to your chosen schedule.
What its like at an Amazon Sortation Centre
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-organised, and designed with your safety in mind.
- Equipment. You’ll be working around pallet jacks, mobile carts, and rolling cages.
- 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 15°C and 32°C in most areas.
- 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. All necessary PPE provided.
Why Youll 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.
- Overtime Opportunities. When customer demand increases, you may have the chance to work additional days.
Culture
- Inclusive workplace. We offer a variety of employee support programmes 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
- Career Growth. Learn the latest Amazon technology including handheld devices and robotics. Weve pledged to upskill our employees with free training and development programmes, 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 ourstep-by-step application guide.
Need help to apply?
If you have a disability and need a reasonable adjustment during the hiring process, including support for the Pre-Hire Appointment, 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 email at
[email protected].
Equal Employment
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult ourPrivacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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