Why Choose Amazon
You'll be amazed by what you get as an hourly associate
Amazon wants to be the place where you feel valued at work, respected in your community, proud of what you do, and excited about your future. That's why we offer good pay and benefits to help you feel secure. We also give you options to work and live life your way. You'll get the support and training you need to grow at Amazon or somewhere else, and we create an inclusive environment to support you — from the people, to the workplace, to the whole company.
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Benefits
- Competitive pay – We offer industry-leading wages, paid weekly pay, overtime for more than 40 hours, and time-and-a-half for holidays.
- Anytime Pay – This free fast-pay program allows you to choose your own payday.
- Retirement planning – Other benefits include 401(k) savings plan, estate planning, and financial counseling.
- Employee discount – Eligible employees receive a 10% discount on select Amazon merchandise.
- Healthcare – Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and support through our Amazon Care program and NHC.
- Mind Your Step Program – We provide $110 Zappos gift code towards the purchase of comfortable work shoes for you to be prepared for your first day on the job.
Work-Life Balance
- Variety of roles – We have different job options so you can find the perfect fit for you.
- Shifts that work for you – You’ll find the right schedule for your life with early morning, daytime, weekend, evening, or overnight shift options.
- Locations near you – We have plenty of hourly roles that are close to home.
- Paid time off – Start earning vacation, personal, sick, and family time on Day 1.
- Students – You can work and go to school, no problem. There are shifts and schedules that you can choose to help balance your workload.
- Veterans and military spouses – We value the unique experience from current and former military associates. You also get the flexibility to attend to duties outside of Amazon.
Career Advancement
- Development programs – Grow within your team with our mentorship opportunities.
- Training and certification – Get on-the-job and instructor-led training, including Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification, to further your career at Amazon.
Culture
- Join a community – Amazon has multiple affinity groups which bring employees together from around the world.
- Associate Ambassadors – Learn the ropes by training with an experienced Learning Ambassador as a new associate.
- Team atmosphere – We continually offer fun, team-building activities that create friendships and bring people together.
- Health and safety – Work closely with experts to make and follow industry-leading safety measures.
- Clean and organized conditions – We continually listen to employee feedback to ensure all of our facilities operate at the highest standards.
- State-of-the-art technology – The latest innovations help make our employees' jobs easier.
- People with Disabilities – We provide resources for those who need assistance – from the initial job search all the way through employment.
- Sustainability-focused – Our Climate Pledge means a more sustainable future for our employees and our planet.