Amazon.com Employer Reviews

A typical day would be awesome because you get to work and exercise at the same time

The most enjoyable part of the job is going home earlier than everyone else. That way I do not have to get stuck in the parking lot traffic.

Amazon was very productive, its the kind of job that will help you get into shape. they had great pay as well

the work was consistent and hard but also a rewarding company to owrk for

ten hour work shifts in a non air conditioned or heated warehouse. breaks every two hours, the hardest part of the job was dealing with the temperature of the building.

very long hours during busy seasons and overtime but watch out for non busy days! A daily required rate must be met on most work positions, physical work can be greatly expected depending on position (standing/walking for most of day, repetitive movements thought shift) Management can be very helpful in training processes, co-workers can vary, some – more... positions require a partner, choose carefully! Hardest part of the day is maintaining a constant daily piece count in every area, otherwise you can be dismissed! Most enjoyable part of the day is your breaks, you get two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break but be careful as if you leave to break late you won't get that time back and if you clock in late you will be marked as late and allowed 6 points before being dismissed! Among the cons are...no cell phones allowed within work areas, exceptions are cafeteria/designated break areas, short lunches as you must clock out/in, walk through metal detectors while leaving to breaks each time, which can shorten your lunch and that time you do not get back. Can be a tad tedious and if not careful you may receive a late point, after 6 your dismissed! Some days can be slow, resulting being sent home earlier, weekly hours can vary big time depending on seasonal sales, during busy season expect mandatory overtime and depending on assigned work schedule you two days off but under busy weeks expect to work on assigned days off. Busy seasons are a headache to arrive to work/leave by car as there is one major entrance. In my opinion this job can effect your Work/Life balance, if your attending school or have kids this might not work out so well, also 10 hour shifts are normal but can vary if slow or busy, in my opinion not vary stable if thats what your looking for. It's a positive environment, management has a teamwork attitude, but if you want to be hired on permanently or advance you need to work extra hard for it and this doesn't guarantee stability in weekly hours, also can effect your free time off work, so dedication is a must here! – less

Management was approchable and understanding. The job was physically challenging but in a fun way.

the job hours were too long you stand in one place the whole time and the breaks were really short.

A typical day at work was 10 hours long. I had a lot of time to learn new things such as driving a fork lift. The job itself was different because its the only place I know of that makes what it does. Management was great and everyone worked together. We all pushed each other to get what needed to be done done. The hardest part of the job was the hours. – more... For me the most enjoyable part was the fork lift driving. – less

Amazon India is a great place to learn for someone who is interested in improving their career. Its the employee who works towards making their careers.

Most days I have to move inventory to a fixed location so that the pickers are able to pick inventory. The most important lesson that I have learned form Amazon is working with a diverse team. Most management at Amazon is managers stratight out of college with no real work experience this can be a challenge and can also be one of the biggest obstacles – more... of this company. The most enjoyable part of my job is handling all the unique inventory and the challenges that aspect offers. – less

I really liked working on the phones and helping customers.

You do the same job you're assigned your entire career there. I learned what factory jobs entail. Management is not very helpful and most are constantly on their cell phones. Co workers pretty much keep to their own little packs. The hardest part of the job is the sleep schedule and the constant overtime.

typical day at work was busy
learned how the website works and process orders
co-workers were great at assisting
hardest part of job? n/a
enjoyable part of job? n/a

get assigned your job and then just work like crazy. possibilities of learning multiple tasks. best part are the co-workers and some of the managers are tough to get along with.

I love Amazon! In fact, I love working in warehouses or any job that requires a lot out of me. I loved every moment of it. The experience was great.

I started thinking I was hired for days. 3 days before starting I was notified I would be on the night shift and only at $13.00 per hour instead of the $18.00 I had agreed to. I had no training on their structure and only had seen my manager twice in 7 months. I was let go because I complained about security taking 30 minutes or longer to get us screened – more... and out the door which happened after you have punched out. Day shift got all the perks and night shift got nothing but a tremendous amount of work to be done alone. – less

The job itself is okay... Just as a picker it is extremely boring... Do not get much interaction with others... Makes for very long days... And mandatory overtime... Especially in the fall...

working by having fun
no dress code
nice co workers to work and learn
understandable management

I liked it i wish it was full time. I would go in do a start up meeting go to my assembly line or truck depending on where i was put that day and begin to work intel the day was up.