Order Picker - Fulfillment

Opportunity in Tallahassee

Fast Facts

  • Position: Order Picker - Fulfillment (Based in Tallahassee)
  • Company: Amazon
  • Worksite: Tallahassee, FL
  • This Tallahassee-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our Amazon team in Tallahassee, FL is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Tallahassee, a key hub for the Logistics And Supply Chain industry.

Rewards

  • Pay: $19-$23/Hour (approx. $44.2k/Year)
  • Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
  • Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.

Responsibilities

  • This role centers on your professional skills within the Logistics And Supply Chain space in Tallahassee.

Drive the Speed of E-Commerce

About Amazon & Our Dominant Culture

Amazon has fundamentally transformed how the world shops, and our fulfillment center network is the engine behind that transformation. We utilize state-of-the-art algorithms, robotics, and highly optimized facility layouts to ensure lightning-fast delivery times. If you are searching for high-energy Amazon jobs that keep you constantly moving and engaged, our operations team offers an unparalleled environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture where every warehouse associate is empowered to succeed.

What Our Associates Say: Real Employee Reviews

The role of an Order Picker is often highlighted as one of the most engaging positions in the company. A recent employee review stated: "If you want to skip the gym and get paid to stay active, this is the best of all warehouse jobs. The scanner guides you perfectly, the technology is flawless, and the pace makes the shift fly by. Amazon truly takes care of us with amazing health benefits from day one." Reviewers consistently praise the straightforward nature of the work and the massive opportunities for overtime during peak seasons.

Job Summary

We are seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Order Picker. In this vital role, you are the crucial link between a customer's online click and their physical package. You will navigate the vast aisles of our facility—often assisted by autonomous mobile robots—to select exact items for customer orders. This supply chain position requires extreme accuracy, swift movement, and a keen eye for detail to ensure we meet our global delivery promises.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

  • Precision Picking: Follow optimized digital routing on your scanner to locate specific bins, verifying barcodes to ensure the absolutely correct item is picked for every order.
  • Tote Management: Organize picked items safely into designated totes or carts, ensuring fragile items are protected and heavy items are placed securely at the bottom.
  • Pace & Performance: Maintain a consistent, steady pace to meet facility-wide operational metrics, ensuring the outbound packing teams always have a steady flow of inventory.
  • Safety & Housekeeping: Actively participate in maintaining a clean, obstacle-free environment. Report any spills, damaged racking, or equipment malfunctions immediately to floor leadership.

Industry-Leading Benefits

Amazon's Total Rewards package dominates the logistics careers landscape:

  • Top-Tier Compensation: Excellent base pay, frequent opportunities for time-and-a-half overtime, and holiday premium pay.
  • Health & Life Security: Robust medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available immediately.
  • Future Building: 401(k) retirement savings plan with a highly competitive company match.

Requirements

  • Must be: 18 years of age or older with a High School diploma or GED.
  • Exceptional physical endurance; the ability to stand, walk up to 10 miles a day, and lift 49 pounds consistently.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret digital scanner instructions accurately.

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