Lead Fulfillment Associate

The Amazon operations team is looking for Lead Fulfillment Associates with a strong record of achieving results to join the expanding team supporting operations leaders and associates in delivering strong operations results within our fulfillment centers. Lead Fulfillment Associates hold various roles within the Fulfillment Center including, but not limited to: Trainer, Process Assistant and Shipping Clerk. All role types will include performing production duties as needed: pick/pack orders, receive/stow product, ensure inventory accuracy, and unload/load trucks. Lead Fulfillment Associates will also be responsible for communicating instructions to other associates, motivating them and keeping their work areas safe.

Since opening our virtual doors in 1995, Amazon has been pushing the boundaries of ‘possible’ further and further. Our entire business works hard to delight our customers – from the second an order is placed online to the seamless coordination of that order behind the scenes, we strive to stay agile, fluid and intentional. Our teams band together, roll up their sleeves, and aren’t content with just standing still. We’re aiming to become the most customer-centric company on Earth.

Lead Fulfillment Associates hold various roles within the Fulfillment Center. There are several types of roles that hold different job-specific responsibilities including:

ISS Representative:
Power connector. Maintaining the link between Corporate Retail Teams and the FC, as well as the reporting & re-escalation of tickets submitted to Retail, Vendor Management and Catalog. Plays an integral role in the RC by facilitating resolution or directly resolving problem items that cannot be received in the RC under the normal conditions of receiving. Responsible for the tactical and strategic handling of Retail Request Tickets submitted to them from Corporate.

Process Assistant:
Smooth operator. Helping support daily management of department duties, including allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties and communicating with internal and external suppliers. Escalates barriers to Operations leaders. Drives and executes standard work in the areas of Safety, Quality and Productivity to meet daily operational goals.

Dock Clerk:
Dock star. Manage inbound flow from scheduling appointments to time of receives. Duties also include regular communication with carriers, the corporate transportation group, management and dock personnel. The Dock Clerk will be responsible for planning inbound arrivals, ensuring carrier compliance, managing buffers and leading dock personnel.

Receiving Clerk:
Mega monitor. Scheduling inbound deliveries in dock master using Advance Ship Notices. Duties also include regular communication with carriers, the corporate transportation group and receivers. Responsible for keeping an up to date knowledge of scheduled appointments, monitoring new releases and communicating with other departments, will also be responsible for training back-up clerks.

Shipping Clerk:
Super shipper. Correspond with multiple shipping companies and their contacts. Use multiple shipping company’s software to ship and track packages. Coordinate trailers to corresponding dock doors and cross docks using OMA tool. Ensure proper processes are followed with the Trailer Dock Release program

Non-Inventory Receive Clerk:
Non-Inventory guru. Work in a team environment with Procurement to administer the flow of non-inventory goods. Organize supplies, corrugate, safety equipment, and tools. Research missing shipments. Staging product in work areas. Operate PIT equipment to move goods. Use computer skills to track and receive non-inventory goods.

The Regulated Waste Coordinator:
Functions as the lead for the Waste Program within the FC where product and hazardous waste sent for resale, donation, or disposal are properly managed in a manner compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Regulated Waste Coordinator provides technical support and tactical execution of the Regulated Waste Procedure, and works in partnership with both Operations and the EHS Teams to maintain compliance while providing oversight over the waste process.

Amazon Robotics (AR) Quarterback:
Quarterbacks (QB) main responsibility will be monitoring overall floor health of the robotic field and leading the safe and effective work dispatch for Amnesty Floor Monitors, while ensuring minimum impact on downstream operations. QB will coordinate with the local learning, RME, and operations team, using real-time data and dashboards during shifts to drive standard work practices in supporting the building to achieve daily operational goals.

Floor Health Monitor:
Autonomous, self-sufficient operator. Amnesty Floor Monitor (AFMs) are associates that have undergone specific training to be able to safely access the Amazon Robotic floors and perform a wide range of tasks. Responsibilities for Amnesty Floor Monitors can be from resolving issues on the Amazon Robotics (AR) floor such as restarting a drive, to helping associates at stations with amnesty processing and prevention.

Data Analyst:
This Data Analyst role will work closely with the ICQA and operations teams in Inbound and Outbound to provide data and analytical support for ACES initiatives, root cause investigation of defects, and will provide support to insure compliance to ICQA-related SoX requirements. This Data Analyst role will work closely with the ICQA and operations teams in Inbound and Outbound to provide data and analytical support for ACES initiatives, root cause investigation of defects, and will provide support to insure compliance to ICQA-related SoX requirements

Things to know about working in an Amazon Fulfillment Center:

• We’re committed to providing a safe work environment. This means you wear a reflective vest, stretch and recognize others for working safely.
• We have a relaxed, casual dress code (as long as your attire meets our safety requirements).
• We work to regulate our sites as much as possible, but even with climate controls the noise and temperature levels can vary day to day. Hearing protection is available.

Basic qualifications

• 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• High school or equivalent
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
• Are 18 years of age or older

Preferred qualifications

• A completed Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ year of leadership experience directly managing others
• 1+ year working in a like environment (manufacturing/distribution/warehousing/large retail)
• Experience with performance metrics and lean process improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to coach, train and assist team members

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The starting pay for this position is listed below, including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at  https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, CA, VISALIA - 23.25 - 24.40 USD hourly