Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Overview

Location
Kingsland, Texas, United States
Job Type
FULL_TIME

Additional Details

Job ID
12305
Job Views
56

Job Description

Amazon is hiring for Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Amazon has recently announced job openings for Shipping and Receiving Clerk positions in your locality. The role involves performing tasks such as accurately filling customer orders and getting merchandise from bins or shelves to fulfill those orders.

Qualifications:

• Having a high school diploma or a GED can significantly improve ones chances of landing a job or advancing in a career.
• In place of the usual educational prerequisites, candidates must have performed materially similar essential functions in a material handling position for at least two years.

Responsibilities:

Role Purpose:
• The responsibility of filling customer orders in a manner that is both secure and precise falls under this position.
• Retrieve or replenish products as per directives mentioned in pick sheets or mobile devices.
• Retrieve products from racks or cabinets to satisfy purchase orders.

Key Accountabilities:
• Enhance the accuracy and speed of customer order and shipment picking by using reliable inventory management systems.
• Maintain an exact count of products per location.
• Using non-mechanized tools to convey orders to shipping areas.

About Company:

Amazon Warehouse plays an essential role in Amazon mission to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction, by ensuring that customer orders are processed, packaged, and shipped promptly and accurately.

The location of Amazon fulfillment centers throughout different regions is strategic, with delivery times and shipping costs in mind. Every warehouse has its own specialized purpose, with some catering to smaller products such as books and electronics and others intended for larger goods like furniture and appliances.

With the aid of advanced technologies, Amazon Warehouses can deliver on their promise of meeting customer demands promptly. The Kiva robots and warehouse management software simplify the picking and packing operations, improving the efficiency and accuracy of the process.

The skilled Amazon warehouse associates are adept at multitasking, performing various duties including organizing inventory, sorting products, selecting items from designated shelves, packing orders and preparing them for immediate dispatch or transfer. These associates thrive in a fast-paced environment and are well-trained to execute such operations safely and efficiently.

The safety of their employees is a top priority for Amazon Warehouses. The company has instituted rigorous safety policies and conducts ongoing training to ensure a secure working environment. These policies include the use of ergonomic workstations, frequent safety audits, and real-time monitoring systems that prevent accidents and injuries.

Amazon Warehouses operate around the clock to fulfill the mounting demand and ensure timely deliveries. During the busy periods, such as holidays, the operations bolster significantly, with extra temporary employees appointed to tackle the increased workload.

Amazon warehouse operations prioritize sustainability within their core values. The company is strongly focused on renewable energy projects, energy-efficient facilities, and sustainable packaging solutions. These initiatives work together to help Amazon achieve its broader objective of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Amazon Warehouses are known for being incredibly efficient and advanced. However, there has been a growing concern surrounding the company labor practices. The issues raised by workers include demanding work schedules, strict productivity targets, and a lack of breaks. Amazon has attempted to address these concerns by improving the working conditions for its employees, raising wages, and providing benefits like healthcare, retirement plans, and educational opportunities.

Progress in Your Amazon Warehouse Career Path.

Amazon fulfillment centers not only improve the company operations but also help enhance economic engagement in the surrounding areas. By establishing their warehouses in various regions, Amazon also provides job opportunities and supports small businesses, inducing growth and development in the local economy while also improving the infrastructure in the region.

Through their dedication to safety, implementing sustainable methods, and upgrading working conditions for employees, Amazon is establishing themselves as leaders in progressive warehousing.

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