Amazon Fulfillment

warehouse associate

May - August 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

money, people, job, managers

What I wish was different

cleaner facility

Advice

fast paced job

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Warehouse Associate

July - September 2018 • Kent, WA

What I liked

There was a set schedule and I was not required to enter when I wasn't scheduled. In other words, I was not asked to come in on days I had not agreed to come in on (though I could volunteer to). Management and coworkers were very nice too. The role was also very physical and required a lot of heavy lifting which is a plus as it kept me active.

What I wish was different

The work was very monotonous, so I wish there was more opportunity to do more around the warehouse. It also did not feel like a position where you could eventually advance in. Shifts were also oftentimes "flexed up" and the 4 hour shift would increase by up to an extra hour.

Advice

It's not as bad as media makes it out to be but the work is still tough and it is understandable why the retention rate of Amazon Fulfillment employees is so low (not because you get treated poorly but because the work requires so much physical activity; you're on your feet the entire shift). Go in, make friends, and be ready to work.

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Sortation

June 2017 • Chandler, AZ

What I liked

The people I work with

What I wish was different

More hours to work

Advice

Always work your hardest

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FC Associate I

July 2018 • Irvine, CA

What I liked

The people and managers, contrary to popular belief, were pretty nice and they helped me and answered all the questions I had.

What I wish was different

I wish that my schedule hadn’t been Overnight (graveyard shift).

Advice

Make friends and have fun. When it’s boring, time goes by slowly.

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Amazon fulfillment center

June - August 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

I liked that it was fast to get hired and start date

What I wish was different

Availability of scheduling

Advice

Be on time and make rate

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Warehouse Stocker

June - August 2018 • California City, CA

What I liked

Not much

What I wish was different

had an internship

Advice

apply for positions sooner

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Amazon

June - August 2018 • Moreno Valley, CA

What I liked

The flexibility.

What I wish was different

Less hours, more pay.

Advice

Hard but a lot of money!

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Package Handler

May - August 2018 • Elizabeth, NJ

What I liked

Independent Work.

What I wish was different

Organized a little better. More structure

Advice

ALOT OF WORK. Your body will hurt for the first month but you will get used to it.

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Associate

June - August 2018 • Hebron, KY

What I liked

I enjoyed the team environment and culture they provided.

What I wish was different

I wish they had more flexibility of jobs, or rotate people around so you weren't complacent doing the same thing everyday.

Advice

Show up ready to work as a team, having a positive attitude makes the job more enjoyable when working with others, you will meet lots of people from all kinds of backgrounds.

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Packer

June - August 2018 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

Guaranteed full paycheck.

What I wish was different

They dont allow any music, that would help a 10+ hr shift go by quicker

Advice

Get really comfortable shoes.

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IT

July 2017 - January 2018 • Jefferson, GA

What I liked

I liked the location, and the people. The work was interesting, and I learned a lot of new things.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to stay in the IT department for the rest of my time working with Amazon.

Advice

Amazon has a wide range of employees, anything you can think of they have a position for.

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Warehouse Clerk

September 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

decent job to save up cash for next semester

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

be prepared to work

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Messenger

October 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I was delivering amazon packages on foot throughout New York City, from Downtown Manhattan to up north as far as Inwood. For someone who is new to the city, it was an amazing experience to roam around, see the city, know the various areas, understand how the transportation works, got used to the city and best of all I got paid.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have had the opportunity to continue there. Due to personal reasons I had to move out of the dorm so I couldn't continue anymore. The job was amazing. My fellow colleagues used to complain about a lot of stuff but I took everything positively and it turned out to be one of the best semi-jobs I ever did.

Advice

Even if you have been in this city for years, it will still amaze you. So go out and explore. And also, please try to be nice to delivery guys, have been through a few rough patches to quickly deliver as much as I could so, just don't pour the city's anger on them.

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