Amazon Fresh Grocery Associate - Plymouth Meeting, PA

Job Overview

You’ll be part of the Amazon grocery team that supports one of Amazon’s newest initiatives. You’ll be working in both a small format grocery warehouse with automation and a Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh grocery store. Customers can choose everything from cereal to organic artisanal ice cream to fresh flowers, so you’ll be preparing orders, working in different environments – including refrigerated and freezer spaces for part of your shift along with periodically interacting with customers on the store floor.

Duties & Responsibilities

Some of your duties may include:

• Prepare grocery orders for delivery
• Use technology like computers, smartphones, manage apps, and scan bar codes
• Intake new grocery inventory and put away
• Check for order quality
• Rotate tasks throughout the week

You’ll also need to be able to:

• Lift up to 49 pounds
• Work in temperatures as low as -10°F and up to 90°F for extended periods
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
• Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
• Go up and down stairs (where applicable)
• Handle a variety of products – including a variety of meat and alcohol

What it’s like inside the Operation

• Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
• You’ll be working around moving machines – order pickers, stand-up forklifts, and mobile carts.
• Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
• You’ll work in freezer spaces — as low as -10°F — for up to two hours of your shift with short breaks every 30 minutes or you’ll work in the refrigerated spaces. You’ll be provided with proper safety gear and training.
• Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety and to maintain customer experience. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required and protective safety footwear are required in select business units. Depending on the role or location, Amazon provides a $110 Zappos gift code towards the purchase of shoes, in order to have you prepared for your first day on the job.

Why You’ll Love this Job

• Stay busy. You and your team are engaged the entire shift.
• Schedule options. Ideal for someone looking for a part-time role. Work up to 20 hours per week with flexible schedules: Tuesday and Thursday one week, Wednesday and Saturday another, for example. Learn more about our schedules.
• Shift flexibility. Shifts follow various operating business hours (example: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.). Shift times average 3-5 hours and are assigned per business need. Choose shifts right from your own mobile device. Find out more about our shifts.
• Anytime Pay. You can instantly cash out up to 70% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups). Learn more about Anytime Pay.
• New skills. Depending on the role and location, you’ll learn how to use the latest Amazon technology.
• Team environment. Work on small or large teams that support each other.

Why You’ll Love Amazon

Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, parental leave, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment that’s been ranked among the best workplaces in the world. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• Competitive wage paid weekly
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) savings plan
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program

Learn more about Amazon Benefits and Culture

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• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines.

How To Get Started

You can begin by applying above. If you need help with your application or to learn more about our hiring process, you can find support here: https://hiring.amazon.com/hiring-process#/.

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us​.

 We encourage applications from candidates who are returning to the workforce, have military experience, are seniors, or do not have a college degree.

Note: This job description provides a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties may differ based on business conditions, or departmental or geographic location.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $15.25 /hr in our lowest geographic market, up to $21.50 /hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.