How to get an Amazon Warehouse job?

chubsta

Amazon are building a large fulfilment centre in a town near me and I would like to get a job in there - picker/packer etc, one of the busy,'simple', ones. I would only like to work 2-3 days a week so would be part-time. I have watched a number of videos, both Amazon and ones made by workers and it seems like an ideal job for me so please, no trying to dissuade me for whatever reasons you may have...

Think is, I am sure I won't be the only one trying to get a job there so don't want to miss the boat.

When I look online there are a million different 'agencies' and web-sites where you upload your CV etc but are any of these actually any good? If anyone here works for Amazon in the warehouses can you offer any advice as to how best to achieve my dream ;D

TELLIT01

Have you tried a specific search for "Amazon (town) jobs"?

chubsta

Yes, but the building has only just been approved so all that shows up are loads of agencies offering similar jobs and all asking for a cv etc. I have no way of knowing if any of them will actually be in a position to offer opportunities at Amazon.
I last applied for a job over 38 years ago so this is all a little new to me…

JReacher1

They’re incredibly hard work these jobs so are you sure it would suit you? If you haven’t applied for a job in 38 years would imply you’re in the later stages of your career. Also your username asort of indicates you may not be the most athletic person. 

Have you thought about something like tesco delivery driver? They recruit a lot from the more mature community. 

Sncjw

My husband worked for them and I'm on a Facebook page for the centre and they mess people around so much. You are on your feet for 12 hours a day..hardly any time to eat by the time you get to the canteen and you are target based work and always being let go hanging over you..

My husband applied directly via the Amazon website 

Sncjw

https://www.amazon.jobs/en

Try this link 

elsien

When they opened one near me, they started advertising closer to the time of opening.

chubsta

JReacher1 said:

They’re incredibly hard work these jobs so are you sure it would suit you? If you haven’t applied for a job in 38 years would imply you’re in the later stages of your career. Also your username asort of indicates you may not be the most athletic person. 

Have you thought about something like tesco delivery driver? They recruit a lot from the more mature community. 

Don’t be misled by the username, it was the name of my hamster when I first got on the internet in the late 90s and I have used it ever since, I am actually in good shape and although my current role often involves days at a desk there are just as many days when I am on my feet for 10 hours without a break, shifting heavy stuff in awkward positions.
im after a job that is non stop but doesn’t involve members of the public or interacting with many colleagues…

MalMonroe

What about signing up to somewhere like Indeed? This is their current amazon job list -

https://uk.indeed.com/Amazon-Warehouse-jobs?vjk=917b5783d7ff7120

Also, Linked In keeps you up to date with jobs that suit your CV and job history.

You just need to submit your CV to each - but whatever job you do decide to go for you'll need to submit a CV.

As elsien says above, they will probably start advertising nearer to the date of opening - but it doesn't hurt to be very prepared - whipping your CV into shape is a really good place to start.

Not wanting to be a wet lettuce leaf but I know someone who worked there and conditions were very poor, as Sncjw has reported. Working for the billionaires who own amazon made him ill and he had to leave in the end. He's now in a call centre with a great contract and is really enjoying it (although it isn't everyone's cup of tea, I know).

Good luck with your application. 

JonVarnas

Amazon, and places like it, generally suck. The money looks good for the type of work but workers are generally treated very poorly and the staff turnover is ridiculously high.

cmthephoenix

chubsta said:

Yes, but the building has only just been approved so all that shows up are loads of agencies offering similar jobs and all asking for a cv etc. I have no way of knowing if any of them will actually be in a position to offer opportunities at Amazon.
I last applied for a job over 38 years ago so this is all a little new to me…

Does this mean you recently lost your job and are now a little bit bewildered what to do? There are so many job opportunities out there, take a little time to consider what you might like to do. Amazon would appear to be hard manual labour for relatively little pay. You can do things like become a healthcare assistant in the NHS for a little bit better money with relatively little training. Not saying this would be right for you but just take some time to consider what might be good for you because there are plenty of vacancies (1.3 million according to the news).

Edit: Just read that you don't like interacting with people so healthcare wouldn't be a good fit for you. I've  always had in my mind that for people that don't like interacting HGV drivers are a good fit. There is a national shortage of them, sure you need to train but you get a lifestyle by yourself and if media reports are to be believed a salary of 50K+