Amazon Warehouse Equipment Operator
Youll be part of the Amazon warehouse team as an equipment operator - operating order pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, and other powered industrial trucks (PIT) to handle customer orders safely and efficiently. Youll use PIT equipment to unload and load trailers, store pallets, and retrieve pallets throughout the warehouse. Equipment training and certification are provided free of charge.
Basic Job Requirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Understand and follow instructions in English
- Lift up to 22 kg
- View prompts on screens and follow directions for some tasks
- 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 in an environment with varying temperatures and moving PIT equipment
- Operate PIT at heights up to 12 metres as part of daily work
What You’ll Do
- Operate PIT, such as order pickers and reach trucks, at heights up to 12 metres
- Use PIT to locate, retrieve, and store large pallets of items in their designated warehouse locations
- Handle large pallets of items through multiple warehouse processes, such as store and pick, while operating PIT
- Operate a stand-up forklift throughout your shift, manoeuvring safely around other PIT equipment in motion
- Safely move items using carts, dollies, and pallet jacks while loading and unloading trailers
- Use handheld technology to track and maintain accurate inventory records
- Amazon provides all PIT training and certification for free, so no prior experience is required
Schedule Options
- Shift Options. Early Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Overnight hours.
- Weekly Hours. Full-Time (40 hours), Reduced-Time (30-39 hours), Part-Time (20-29 hours), or Flex-Time (0-19 hours).
- Schedule Flexibility.Choose from a Fixed weekly schedule or Flexible Schedules.
- Work-Life Balance.Select shifts offer different weekend options (including 2-day and 3-day weekends), with opportunities for overtime when needed.
- Operating Hours.Our sites operate 24/7, so you can choose the shift that works best for you.
What It’s Like as an Amazon Equipment Operator
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 moving equipment – PIT equipment, such as forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers, as well as mobile carts, dollies, 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.
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 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.
- Team environment. Work on supportive teams in a workplace ranked among the best in the world.
Career Advancement
- 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.
- Career Growth. Weve pledged to upskill our employees with free training and development programs, 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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