Having a reliable car/transportation and be prepared to work out.
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Warehouse associate
June - August 2019 • North East, MD
What I liked
The pay was great. A ton of hours. I was consistently scheduled for 50 and 60 hr weeks due to demand.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Do not work night shift. Working from 6 pm - 4:30am kills your whole day.
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Area Manager
June - August 2019 • Fresno, CA
What I liked
I really liked how Amazon made us feel part of the time right away, we were handed a big project from the start and we never felt like a traditional intern.
What I wish was different
I wish there would have been more time to learn the system before having to work on the project. It was hard balancing learning what everything was and trying to make an impact at the same time.
Advice
Ask questions, don’t be afraid to ask for help, let your manager know if something is unclear for you, and make sure that you have fun more than you’re stressing out because the time goes by fast.
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Warehouse
July 2019 • Jefferson, GA
What I liked
I like how the schedule are flexible, the wage and not a stress full work.
What I wish was different
I wish we would get more hours to work.
Advice
I have great experience with my co-worker and staff members. Everyone is friendly but also dedicated.
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Wearhouse associate
October 2018 • Eastvale, CA
What I liked
I have had hands on experience about a business in terms of product and its distribution. I have also learned crucial leadership skills in different departments
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Almost anyone can apply for the job but this job isn't for everyone. Good luck to whoever decides to apply for Amazon.
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EH&S Intern
June - August 2019 • Livonia, MI
What I liked
It was a great experience to learn what an entry level job is like in the safety career for general industry. I got to learn just how strenuous the work hours can be for the associates there during peak and what I can do to help them during this time.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had taken all my other statistics classes before ongoing the project I had to complete for the company. It went very well regardless having just my first statistics class.
Advice
Definitely try to take your statistics classes before completing an internship. They are the core of what you will need to convince management to spend their money on your project. All your other foundational classes will give you the skills and thought processes you need to go through to be successful! The concepts may get repetitive, but they are integral!
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IT Support Specialist
December 2019 • St. Peters, MO
What I liked
A lot of stuff
What I wish was different
Many things
Advice
Do it
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Amazon Warehouse Associate
July - September 2019 • Eastvale, CA
What I liked
The pay was good for an entry level job.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Gel insoles are highly recommended because you will be standing for 10 hours a day. The first few days are rough, as your body is not used to the rigorous activity. Bring your own lunch. The food they sell in the breaks rooms and food truck are overpriced.
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Sale
June - September 2019 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
Meeting new people
What I wish was different
Less labor intensive
Advice
Very physically demanding
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Production Associate2
July 2019 • Kenosha, WI
What I liked
The fun exciting work environment, different work experience, meeting different people.
What I wish was different
More hours, but unfortunately I work part time.
Advice
Amazon is a great job to have, a place where you can grow inside the company and learn new job roles and responsibilities.
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Warehouse Associate
June - August 2019 • Garland, TX
What I liked
The pay was good comparatively to other summer jobs
What I wish was different
Honestly working in the warehouse was terrible. There was no A/C, the supervisors were super rude, and people passed out frequently. The expectations were way way unreasonable.
Advice
If you really need the money, the shifts were 3-4 hours and I worked first thing in the morning and was paid weekly. The money was great and has been super helpful, but I will not sugar coat when I say this job is absolutely awful.
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Amazon Data Entry
May - August 2019 • Chino Hills, CA
What I liked
The very flexible hours and relatively loose work environment.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was a bit higher to compensate for commuting distance.
Advice
Personal networking is highly important
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Sortation associate
July - August 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
i loved the people there and it was just a very laid back job
What I wish was different
i wish i could’ve stayed and didn’t have to leave but everything there was great. however i do wish that we had longer breaks
Advice
make sure to get enough rest and drink enough water before going to work because it is a lot of work
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Warehouse Associate
November 2017 • DuPont, WA
What I liked
The benefits are pretty good. If you are a good worker and kind, the employers are understanding. It's hard work, but sometimes it's good.
What I wish was different
Their Rate system would be nice if they didn't make it higher, but they did make a few changes that aren't too bad.
Advice
It's hard work, you can get worn out. If you understand how to properly diet, such as getting enough protein intake, vitamins, staying well hydrated, doing your stretches, properly exercise, and staying motivated will get you through this.
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Freight Shipping Agent
June - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
The pay was weekly and the scheduling was only three days a week
What I wish was different
Advice
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Warehouse Stocker
June - August 2019 • Kenosha, WI
What I liked
What I wish was different
I prefer a set schedule and did not like how Amazon sends you home early on some occasions or sends people home later on other occasions.
Advice
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Amazon Packaging
May - August 2019 • Crofton, MD
What I liked
Good environment, relatable workers
What I wish was different
Better conditions. The conditions were fine, just not the best.
Advice
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Warehouse Associate
June 2019 • Doral, FL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
This job is very fast-paced and physical labor which is a good workout.
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Employee
June - August 2019 • Avenel, NJ
What I liked
The people were nice and I made friends
What I wish was different
If they didn’t make the breaks only 10 minutes
Advice
You have to want money to work at that job because your feet will hurt
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Human Resources Intern
June - August 2019 • Sparrows Point, MD
What I liked
I liked the fact that I was given hands on experience to learn what my day to day life in my career field would be like. It helped me understand what HR in a large company entails.
What I wish was different
Amazon is a large company so it is constantly opening new warehouses. I just wish my internship was in a more seasoned warehouse as I didn’t have as much support being placed in a new warehouse.
Advice
Get a head start on your project. If the people in your warehouse can’t help, reach out to those in other places.
