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Amazon Fresh grocery stores are a one-stop shop where customers can find friendly service, great value, and ultimate convenience. Join our hourly store team and help deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. We’re looking for individuals who have a passion for customer service, a desire to continuously learn, and are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Overview

As an Amazon Fresh associate, your daily tasks will vary based on store and/or department needs. Some of your responsibilities may include:
Customer Service and Engagement
  1. Greet and welcome customers to the store
  2. Ask customers about their shopping needs, provide recommendations, and offer samplings
  3. Stay updated on store products, promotions, and pricing to assist customers with questions
  4. Use cash register to ring up customer transactions and assist customers in self-service checkout lanes
  5. Receive and process in-store and Amazon.com returns
  6. Educate customers on the benefits and use of Amazon’s in-store shopping technology
  7. Retrieve shopping carts from parking lot and ensure cart storage areas are neatly arranged
  8. Stock shelves and maintain a cleanly sales floor
Inventory and Stockroom Support
  1. Receive and unload product from delivery trucks
  2. Sort, scan, and verify deliveries
  3. Inspect product for quality and freshness
  4. Separate product for sales floor, cooler, and backroom prep areas
  5. Break down boxes or pallets and transport to storage area
  6. Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, and dollies to transport and arrange product
Food Preparation and Produce Handling
  1. Prepare ready-to-eat meals and food items including cold salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and rotisserie chickens
  2. Use equipment such as scales, oven, microwave, and cutting tools
  3. Weigh, label, date, and package food items in accordance with Amazon Fresh standards
  4. Engage with customers at the deli counter, offer recommendations and samplings, and provide information to help them make product-related decisions
  5. Ensure produce is available by stocking fruit and vegetable displays, checking quality, rotating product
Online Grocery Order Fulfillment
  1. Receive and Navigate store aisles to shop and pick produce, meats, and other products to fulfill customer online grocery orders product from delivery trucks
  2. Inspect items for freshness and quality
  3. Verify order accuracy and offer recommendations for modifications if requested products are unavailable
  4. Package picked items and stage them for delivery or pickup
  5. Engage with customers and provide friendly service when they collect their order or during delivery to their vehicle

Reasons you’ll love working at Amazon Fresh

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Competitive Pay
Competitive hourly wages, paid weekly, with the ability to access up to 75% of your pay check at any time.
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Work-Life Balance
Schedules that work with your life, because we know what's important to you.
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Career Advancement
Tuition reimbursement and free job training for expanded careers in nursing, tech, and more.
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Benefits
Healthcare, parental leave, ways to save for the future, employee discounts, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hiring process?
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Step 1: Start Application
Click “Find Jobs” to search open roles. Click on a job title to view the job description and begin your application.

Step 2: Complete Assessment
Assessment requirements vary by store location. You may be prompted to complete an online assessment following the submission of your application.

Step 3: In-Person Interview
Interview requirements vary by store location. If applicable, you may be selected to move forward for an in-person interview. Closed-toe shoes are required and recommended attire is casual.

Step 4: Contingent Job Offer
You'll receive an application status update or contingent job offer via email/SMS following the completion of the steps above.

Step 5: Prepare for Day 1
If you accept a job offer, you’ll be prompted to complete a background check and new hire documentation, including a Form I-9. Pending the background check results, you can expect to start within 1-3 weeks.
How do I prepare for my interview?
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To prepare for your interview, review the STAR method outlined below. Consider using the Amazon Leadership Principles when sharing examples in your answers.

STAR:
The STAR method is a method of answering interview questions. Here’s what it looks like:

SITUATION
Describe the situation you were in, or the task you needed to do. Give enough detail for the interviewer to understand the complexities of the situation. This example can be from a previous job, school project, volunteer activity, or other relevant event.

TASK
Describe the goal.

ACTION
Describe the actions you took. Use an appropriate amount of detail. What steps did you take? What was your contribution? Let us know what you did, not what your team or group did. Use the word ‘I,’ not ‘we.’

RESULT
Describe the outcome of your actions. Don’t be shy about taking credit for what you did. What happened? How did it end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn?
What position types do you hire?
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Amazon Fresh hires for Full-Time (30-40 hours/week), Part-Time (20-29 hours/week), Anytime (Up to 19 hours/week), Flex-Time (May be scheduled up to 8 hours weekly, with additional shifts offered based on store availability) and Seasonal (hours vary) positions.

At Amazon Go, we hire for Reduced-Time (30-39 hours/week) and Part-Time (20-29 hours/week) positions.

Position types vary by location and are included within the job description of open roles.
As a Seasonal employee, am I guaranteed a number of weeks or months of work?
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Length of hire for seasonal employees varies by store location and is dependent on store needs.
I am joining the team of a store that has not yet opened. Will my job responsibilities differ?
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If you are joining a new store team, your job responsibilities prior to the public store opening will focus heavily on setting up the store and preparing it for our customers. Tasks may include unloading and organizing inventory, setting up shelving, organizing product displays, and more.
Are employee benefits the same for each position type?
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We’re proud to offer employees at our stores a variety of benefits packages dependent on their schedule. For benefit details by schedule type, please visit our Benefits Overview Page.
What are the benefits of working for Amazon Fresh as a student?
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Whether you are thinking about going to school, working while you go to school, or looking for an apprenticeship, Amazon is here to support you. Amazon Fresh offers flexible scheduling and work-life balance to give students the opportunity to support themselves financially while pursuing educational goals. For general information, please visit our Student Opportunities Page.
Does Amazon support tuition reimbursement for students?
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Amazon offers full-time and part-time employees access to the Career Choice program, an education benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success. Our goal is to meet individual learners where they are on their educational journey through a variety of education and skills training opportunities. As we strive to be Earth’s best employer, Amazon is committed to removing barriers for employees seeking higher education opportunities. Click here to learn more and read real employee testimonials.
There are no current job openings in my area. How can I sign up to be notified when roles become available?
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If there are no job openings in your area, sign up for job alerts. You will be alerted via email when a position opens that matches your preferences.
How do I view my contingent offer?
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To access your contingent offer, please follow the steps below.

1. Log into the Application Center.
2. Underneath your current application, click review contingent offer.
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