Very physically demanding - Warehouse Associate Amazon Employee Review

1.0
14 May 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

My particular manager is helpful and courteous unlike others. He is willing to assist when rates are slightly below par. Good personal time policy - 48 hours per year to be used without giving any reason. Ohter associates are friendly.

Cons

Be careful if injured at work because Amcare has people who should not be there. They, like HR try and convince you injury is not work related when it is clearly the case. There are many injuries due to the repative nature of pickers and packers. Poor training - especially in packing department. Your rate is based on units/hr which you cannot control. Support for supplies and work to maintain rate is poor at best. Integrity employees are held to a higher standard than Amazon direct employees. if you hope to be converted from temp to direct you better maintain rate - no exceptions. integrity management follows its temps like hawks -hovering over them. I was hired as direct and glad I avoided Intergrity. Pick and pack rates vary on product quantity and management seems to care less about that fact. There are reasons rates fall beyond the associates control -but they could care less. If they think they can keep up -they are welcome to try but few can. I have seen new temps send items down the line in packing and I have never seen such sloppy work. Integrity needs to get their act together. Amazon should find another agency to manage temps.

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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