Friday, February 5, 2016

WorkSource working with Amazon to recruit 1200+ f/t and p/t fulfillment positions in Kent,WA

Hello WorkSource Partners,

The WorkSource Business Services Team is working closely with Amazon to help them recruit for approximately 1200 Full-Time Fulfillment Associate positions @ their Kent, WA site. Applications are accepted online only @ www.workatamazonfulfillment.com

Amazon will begin the hiring process within 1 week! So, the sooner you apply online the better.

Amazon Full-Time Fulfillment Associate - Kent, WA – BFI4( Job ID: 160005636) https://amazon.force.com/JobDetails?reqid=a0RF0000011B80XMAS

Amazon Full-Time Lead Fulfillment Associate- Training and Team Leader - Kent, WA – BFI4( Job ID: 160005637) https://amazon.force.com/JobDetails?reqid=a0RF0000011B81fMAC

Amazon Full-Time Lead Fulfillment Associate- Data Flow & Inventory - Kent, WA – BFI4( Job ID: 160005638) https://amazon.force.com/JobDetails?reqid=a0RF0000011B82JMAS

Amazon Part-Time Fulfillment Associate - Kent, WA - BFI5( Job ID: 150005055)
https://amazon.force.com/JobDetails?reqid=a0RF0000011C1QVMA0 

Full Job descriptions below.

Thx,
| WorkSource Seattle-King County Business Services Team | www.worksourceskc.org

 

Amazon Full-Time Fulfillment Associate - Kent, WA – BFI4( Job ID: 160005636) https://amazon.force.com/JobDetails?reqid=a0RF0000011B80XMAS

Hourly Pay Rate: $12.75 + Benefits

Amazon is seeking bright, motivated, hardworking individuals to fill Fulfillment Associate positions at our fulfillment center in Kent, WA, BFI4.  The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to customer service as it relates to product fulfillment. Fulfillment Associates may be required to receive products using radio frequency scanners and relocate products using powered-equipment (i.e. forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and walkie-riders). They also may be required to pick customer orders on all levels of a multi-level mezzanine, sort, pack and ship customer orders, and troubleshoot problems to resolution. Fulfillment Associates are expected to understand aspects of production; adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards.

Shift Structure (subject to change based on business need)

  • 4 days in a row - generally includes a Saturday or Sunday, 10 hours a day
  • Shift start times are approximately 7:00 am and 6:00 pm
  • Example Shift: Wednesday to Saturday, 6:00 pm to 4:30 am

Work Environment

  • Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
  • Noise level varies and can be loud
  • Temperature in the fulfillment center may vary between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees
  • Very fast-paced environment

 
Additional Job Elements

  • Demonstrates positive work attitude and leadership skills
  • Demonstrates excellent job performance in productivity, quality, safety, and attendance
  • Demonstrates a commitment to a culture of safety

 
Hourly Pay Rate: $12.75

Variable Pay
Fulfillment Associates may be eligible for Variable Pay, a bonus based upon personal and site performance criteria.
 
Restricted Stock Units
Subject to approval by the Board of Directors of Amazon.com, Inc., a restricted stock unit award will be granted.
 
Benefits

Associates will also be entitled, during the term of employment, to such vacation, medical, 401k, and other employee benefits as the Company may offer from time to time, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be willing and able to work all shifts
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime as required
  • Must be able to read and take direction in English
  • Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
  • Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
  • Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)
  • Must be able to work on a secure mezzanine at a height of up to 40 feet (applies to buildings with mezzanines)
  • Must be willing and able to work on powered equipment-for example forklift or cherry picker


Preferred Qualifications

  • Computer experience
  • Excellent communication skills- able to coach, train and assist team members
  • Thinks outside of the box; searches for innovative solutions

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

Amazon Full-Time Lead Fulfillment Associate- Training and Team Leader - Kent, WA – BFI4( Job ID: 160005637) https://amazon.force.com/JobDetails?reqid=a0RF0000011B81fMAC

Hourly Pay Rate: $14.90 + Benefits

Amazon is seeking bright, motivated, hardworking individuals for Lead Fulfillment Associate – Training & Team Leader positions at our fulfillment center in Kent, WA, BFI4. Key areas on which Lead Fulfillment Associates focus include the safety and productivity of fellow associates, contributing to a positive customer experience and ensuring quality based on Amazon's high standards.

Lead Fulfillment Associates hold various roles within the Fulfillment Center. While there are several types of roles that hold different job-specific responsibilities, common job elements for Training & Team Leaders include:

  • Leading trainings/and or start of shift meetings to a group of 20+ associates
  • Coaching, training and communicating with associates and managers
  • Talking in front of a group as well as one-on-one with an individual
  • Giving and receiving effective feedback
  • Troubleshooting problems through to resolution, escalating as necessary
  • Performing production duties as needed: pick/pack orders, receive/stow product, ensure inventory accuracy, and unload/load trucks at or above the rate expectation for each task
  • Participating in Lean/Kaizen, Black Belt, and other process improvement initiatives in some capacity
  • Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized


Shift Structure (subject to change based on business need)

  • 4 days in a row - generally includes a Saturday or Sunday, 10 hours a day
  • Shift start times are approximately 7:00 am and 6:00 pm
  • Example Shift: Wednesday to Saturday, 6:00 pm to 4:30 am


Work Environment

  • Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
  • Noise level varies and can be loud
  • Temperature in the fulfillment center may vary between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees
  • Very fast paced environment


Hourly Pay Rate: $14.90


Variable Compensation Pay (VCP): Lead Fulfillment Associates may be eligible for Variable Pay, a bonus based upon personal and site performance criteria.


Restricted Stock Units: Subject to approval by the Board of Directors of Amazon.com, Inc., you will be granted a restricted stock unit award.


Benefits: Associates will also be entitled, during the term of employment, to such vacation, medical, 401k, and other employee benefits as the Company may offer from time to time, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

 


Basic Qualifications

•Must be at least 18 years old

•Must have a High School diploma or equivalent

•Must be willing and able to work all shifts

•Must be willing and able to work overtime as required

•Must be able to read and take direction in English

•Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

•Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

•Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach

•Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)

•Must be able to work on a secure mezzanine at a height of up to 40 feet (applies to buildings with mezzanines)

•Must be willing and able to work on powered equipment (for example, a forklift or cherry picker)


Preferred Qualifications

•1+ years previous leadership experience

•2+ years of experience in a warehouse or production environment

•Prior training, teaching or presentation experience

•Possess a completed Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

•Display proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

•Possess the ability handle multiple and changing projects/priorities in an organized and efficient manner

•Demonstrated accuracy, reliability and the ability to understand the importance of deadlines

•Have a proven ability to think outside of the box and search for innovative solutions

•Demonstrated natural leadership ability; gain respect from Associates in production area

•Possess problem solving and analytical skills

•Have excellent interpersonal skills

•Possess good judgment and common sense

•Have previous experience with performance metrics and process improvement (how, when, who)

•Possess the ability to work for different managers: managers move around to meet business needs and as Amazon's business grows you must adapt to changes in management

 

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

 

Amazon Full-Time Lead Fulfillment Associate- Data Flow & Inventory - Kent, WA – BFI4( Job ID: 160005638) https://amazon.force.com/JobDetails?reqid=a0RF0000011B82JMAS

Hourly Pay Rate: $14.90 + Benefits

Amazon is seeking bright, motivated, hardworking individuals for Lead Fulfillment Associate – Data, Flow and Inventory Leader positions at our fulfillment center in Kent, WA, BFI4. Key areas on which Lead Fulfillment Associates focus include the safety and productivity of fellow associates, contributing to a positive customer experience and ensuring quality based on Amazon's high standards.

Lead Fulfillment Associates hold various roles within the Fulfilment Center. While there are several types of roles that hold different job-specific responsibilities, common job elements for Data, Flow and Inventory Leaders include:

  • Researching, analyzing and interpreting data and trends
  • Creation, communication and monitoring of inventory flow and/or scheduling
  • Frequent use of math and logic
  • Communicating with fellow employees, managers and vendors to coordinate activities according to needs
  • Participating as onsite escalation contact, where and when appropriate
  • Training and supporting associates and managers
  • Extensive use of computers and various web based programs
  • Performing production duties as needed: pick/pack orders, receive/stow product, ensure inventory accuracy, and unload/load trucks at or above the rate expectation for each task
  • Troubleshooting problems through to resolution, escalating to Area Manager as necessary
  • Participating in Lean/Kaizen, Black Belt, and other process improvement initiatives in some capacity
  • Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized

Shift Structure (subject to change based on business need)

  • 4 days in a row - generally includes a Saturday or Sunday, 10 hours a day
  • Shift start times are approximately 7:00 am and 6:00 pm
  • Example Shift: Wednesday to Saturday, 6:00 pm to 4:30 am

Work Environment

  • Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
  • Noise level varies and can be loud
  • Temperature in the fulfillment center may vary between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees
  • Fast paced environment

Hourly Pay Rate: $14.90

Variable Compensation Pay (VCP): Lead Fulfillment Associates may be eligible for Variable Pay, a bonus based upon personal and site performance criteria.

Restricted Stock Units: Subject to approval by the Board of Directors of Amazon.com, Inc., you will be granted a restricted stock unit award.

Benefits: Associates will also be entitled, during the term of employment, to such vacation, medical, 401k, and other employee benefits as the Company may offer from time to time, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

 

Basic Qualifications

•Must be at least 18 years old

•Must have a High School diploma or equivalent

•Must be willing and able to work all shifts

•Must be willing and able to work overtime as required

•Must be able to read and take direction in English

•Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

•Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

•Must be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach

•Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)

•Must be able to work on a secure mezzanine at a height of up to 40 feet (applies to buildings with mezzanines)

•Must be willing and able to work on powered equipment (for example, a forklift or cherry picker)

Preferred Qualifications

•2+ years of experience in a warehouse or production environment

•Possess a completed Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

•Have a proven ability to think outside of the box and search for innovative solutions

•Possess problem solving and analytical skills

•Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coach, train and assist team members and communicate effectively to a group of 20+ associates

•Have the ability to quickly grasp flow of inventory and work and assess flow of work throughout the fulfillment center

•Have experience with performance metrics and process improvement (how, when, who)

•Possess the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment

•Demonstrated natural leadership ability; gain respect from Associates in production area

•Possess an understanding of shipping and receiving processes, operations and the transportation industry

•Possess the ability to be extremely organized and detailed oriented with the ability to multi-task

•Demonstrated accuracy, reliability and the ability to understand the importance of deadlines

•Possess the initiative to develop tools, data collection processes and data management systems

•Have prior experience in a role interfacing with computers and a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Unix tools

•Possess the ability to work for different managers: managers move around to meet business needs and as Amazon's business grows you must adapt to changes in management

 

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

Amazon Part-Time Fulfillment Associate - Kent, WA - BFI5( Job ID: 150005055)
https://amazon.force.com/JobDetails?reqid=a0RF0000011C1QVMA0 

Hourly Pay Rate: $13.25 paid weekly+ Benefits

 

Description

Amazon is seeking bright, motivated, hardworking individuals to fill part-time Fulfillment Associate positions in Kent, WA. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to customer service as it relates to product fulfillment.

The Fulfillment Associate position may be required to receive products using radio frequency scanners, relocate products using forklifts, pallet jacks and walkie-riders. They also may be required to sort, pack and ship customer orders, and troubleshoot problems to resolution. Fulfillment associates are expected to understand aspects of production; adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards. Dependent on business need, position may require for associate to be willing and able to work on powered equipment (i.e forklift or cherry picker).

Work Environment

  • Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
  • Noise level varies and can be loud
  • Temperature in the fulfillment center may vary between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees
  • Very fast pace environment
  • Casual Dress Code

Additional Job Elements

  • Demonstrates positive work attitude and leadership skills
  • Demonstrates excellent job performance in productivity, quality, safety, and attendance
  • Demonstrates a commitment to a culture of safety

Hourly Pay Rate: $13.25 paid weekly

Variable Pay

If you work in an Amazon center you may be eligible for Variable Pay, a bonus based upon personal and site performance criteria at your location.

Benefits

You will also be entitled, during the term of your employment, to such vacation, medical, and other employee benefits as the Company may offer from time to time, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

  • Weekly Payment Schedule
  • Holiday Pay
  • Competitive Pay Rate

· Company-paid Basic Life & Accidental Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Predictable Work Schedule
  • Employee Discount
  • Career Choice Program
  • Casual Dress
  • Tuition assistance after 1 year with Amazon!

Successful candidates will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug screen and a background check in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

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

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be willing and able to work available shifts
  • Must be able to read and take direction in English
  • Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Must be able to stand/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 (applies to sites with stairs)
  • Must be able to work on a secure mezzanine at a height of up to 40 feet (applies to buildings with mezzanines)
  • Must be willing and able to work on powered equipment-for example forklift or cherry picker

Preferred Qualifications

  • Computer experience
  • Excellent communication skills- able to coach, train and assist team members
  • Flex to full-time hours during holiday peak season
  • Thinks outside of the box; searches for innovative solutions

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Dmitry Kvasnyuk
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WorkSource Seattle-King County
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