Part-Time Seasonal Fulfillment Associate - UMN1

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Do you want to be a part of something innovative, challenging, and fun?

We need fun, problem solvers who want to be part of a new operation in Minneapolis, MN - UMN1 . We are currently offering short-term positions with employment ranging from 2 weeks to 11 months. An ideal candidate loves to create and continuously improve things. We need people who will bring excitement and a great attitude combined with a good work ethic and some basic work skills to help us make our operation a success! Come join our team!!

Shift Structure: (subject to change based on business need)

• 5 days in a row - generally includes a Saturday or Sunday, 4 hours a day

Special Peak Assignments:
In addition to our typical short-term positions, we are hiring for 4 to 8 hour shifts on our peak days. Work the following and earn a $125 bonus in addition to hourly wages:

• 1 Online Training (4 hours)
• 1 Day On-Site Training (4 hours)
• 1 On-Site Practice (4 hours)
• Black Friday (Nov. 27th) (4-8 hours)
• Cyber Monday (Nov. 30th) (4-8 hours)
• Dec. 23rd (4-8 hours)
• Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th) (4-8 hours)

Can’t work Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Work the 23rd and 24th in addition to training and you’ll earn a $75 bonus.

What you'll do:
This is a startup operation so we’re looking for people who are comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment as well as engaging with customers. Successful team members will understand that they play a pivotal role in making customers happy and we need people who are flexible to do whatever they can to meet customer expectations. An average hour in an average day includes picking inventory, packing it, sorting it, and interacting with customers.

• Basic inventory put away functions using an RF handheld scanning device
• Picking inventory using RF handheld scanning device
• Inventory control /quality assurance tasks
• Customer interaction

Hourly Pay Rate: $ 12.75

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be willing and able to work on a flexible schedule and work overtime as required
• Must be able to communicate in English, written or verbally
• Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds as well as routinely carry up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 4-6 hours
• Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely
• Must be willing to work both within and outside of the fulfillment center
• Utilize computer and wireless technology, e.g. smartphones, radio and scanners
• Working nights, weekends, and holidays may be required depending on time of year and business need

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in warehouse environment
• Remain flexible to restructure schedule as needed

Successful candidates will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state and federal laws.

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Vet