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Role in San Jose: Sortation Center Warehouse Associate Employer: Amazon.com Services LLC (Hiring in San Jose) Location: San Jose, CA Posted: Recently. Career Level: Junior / Trainee.

Compensation: $17-$22/Hour (approx. $23.3k/Year) Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits. Clear growth pathways at our San Jose office.

Responsibilities

Apply your Reliability skills at our San Jose location.

  • This San Jose-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in Reliability.
  • Our Amazon.com Services LLC team in San Jose, CA is growing.
  • Benefit from working in San Jose, a key hub for the Logistics, Warehousing, E-commerce, Supply Chain, Entry Level, Part-time industry.


Join the Amazon team as a Part-Time Warehouse Associate at one of our Sortation Centers! This is the perfect 'entry level' opportunity if you are looking for flexible hours, primarily during the 'night shift'. 'No experience' is necessary – we provide paid training. About Amazon Sortation Centers: Sortation Centers are the crucial middle step between our Fulfillment Centers and our customers. Here, we sort packages by final destination to ensure speedy delivery. These roles are often 'part-time', offering flexibility. Your Role as a Sortation Center Associate: In this active role, you will be sorting, scanning, and stacking packages onto pallets. You'll use technology like scanners and handheld printers to ensure packages get to the right place. This role is key to getting customer orders ready for their final delivery leg. Your Day-to-Day: This role is typically focused on evening and overnight hours ('night shift'). As a 'part-time' associate, you might work 4-5 hour shifts, often including 'weekend' availability. You will be constantly moving, lifting, and sorting packages in a fast-paced environment. Training & Onboarding: We provide paid, on-the-job training covering safety, scanning technology, and sorting procedures specific to the Sortation Center environment. Career & Compensation: Amazon offers competitive hourly pay, estimated between $17 - $22 per hour for this part-time role, often with a shift differential for 'night shift' work. Even part-time roles may offer benefits like health care options, paid time off accrual, 401(k), and employee discounts. This role offers flexibility and can be a stepping stone to other Amazon opportunities.
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