Amazon Fresh Grocery Associate

Amazon Fresh Grocery Associate

Job Overview

As a Grocery Associate, you’ll be part of a dedicated team providing exceptional shopping experiences to customers in our innovative grocery stores

We offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, and opportunities to learn new skills

Duties & Responsibilities

Some of your duties may include:

1

Greet customers and assist with their shopping needs 2

Operate as a cashier and assist with self-checkout 3

Stock shelves, organize displays, and maintain store cleanliness 4

Prepare fresh foods such as salads, pizzas, and rotisserie items 5

Maintain well-organized produce displays, ensuring product quality and freshness 6

Handle a wide assortment of products including produce, meat, seafood and alcohol 7

Fulfill online grocery orders for pickup and delivery 8

Process returns for both in-store and Amazon.com purchases 9

Assist with inventory management and product deliveries

You’ll also need to be able to:

1

Lift up to 49 pounds 2

Be on the move for an entire shift (up to 8 hours) 3

Adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines in English

What it’s like at a Fresh store

1

Safety

Your safety is important to us, so we provide safe working conditions

2

Surroundings

You'll be working in a grocery store environment with various equipment – shopping carts, pallet jacks, stock dollies, and food preparation equipment

You'll also interact with our digital shopping technology and Dash carts

3

Activity

Work involves frequent movement between different store areas, standing while operating registers or stocking shelves, and some lifting

In grocery departments, you may need to reach into coolers or freezers

4

Temperature

Most areas are climate-controlled, but you may experience temperature changes when working in refrigerated sections (35°F-40°F), freezer areas (below 32°F), or near hot food preparation stations

5

Noise level

Sound levels are minimal, what one would expect in a grocery store

6

Dress code

Amazon Fresh provides uniform shirts for you to pair with your own khaki, black, or blue pants/jeans

Slip-resistant, closed-toe shoes are also required for safety

7

New store opening

: If you’re applying to a store that hasn’t opened yet, you’ll help prepare the store for its first customers

This may include tasks like setting up displays and shelving and unloading product deliveries

You’ll also have an extended training and onboarding period, which may be at a nearby Amazon site

Why You'll Love Amazon

We have jobs that fit any lifestyle, state-of-the-art workplaces, teams that support and listen to our associates, and company-driven initiatives and benefits to help support your goals

Our jobs are nearby, with great pay, and offer work-life balance

1

Schedule flexibility

We understand life's demands and offer various schedule options including opportunities for additional hours based on business need

2

Anytime Pay

You can instantly cash out up to 70% of your earnings immediately after your shift (for select employee groups)

Learn more about Anytime Pay

(https://hiring.amazon.com/promotions/anytime-pay#/)

Our workplace is unlike any other

1

Innovative retail environment

Our stores combine traditional grocery with cutting-edge technology, creating an innovative shopping and working environment

2

Safety and cleanliness

We maintain high standards of food safety and store cleanliness, with comprehensive training and protective equipment provided

Our team supports and listens to you

1

Culture

Be part of an inclusive workplace that offers a variety of employee support programs and resource groups

Join us in making a positive impact through local community engagement initiatives and outreach activities that help strengthen the areas where we live and work

2

Team environment

Work alongside supportive teammates and management in various departments, from stockroom to kitchen

Our company supports your goals

1

Benefits

Many of our shifts come with a range of benefits that may include pay and 401(k) savings options, healthcare (medical, dental, vison), paid time off, tuition assistance, employee discounts and more

Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on average hours worked, length of employment, and other factors

2

Skills development and growth

Learn both traditional grocery skills and unique Amazon technology, including our Dash carts, digital shelf labels, and inventory systems

We’ve made a pledge to upskill our employees and offer a variety of free training and development programs, and we also have tuition support options for select employee groups

You’ll also have the opportunity to cross-train across different departments, mastering valuable retail skills in customer service and inventory management

Learn more about all the reasons to choose Amazon

(https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon#/)

A full list of benefits and criteria for each to be offered a successful applicant can be found on our benefits page

Requirements

1

18 years or older

2

High school diploma or equivalent 3

Ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines in English

4

Additional preferred qualifications include 1+ year of customer service, retail, or food service experience

How To Get Started

You can begin by applying above

If you have questions regarding the hiring process, please visit our support landing page

(https://hiring.amazon.com/contact-us#/ )

If you have a disability and need an accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the New Hire Event, or need to initiate a request prior to starting your Day 1, please visit our People with Disabilities landing page (https://hiring.amazon.com/people-with-disabilities#/) or contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT)

You can reach us by phone at 888-435-9287, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m

and 4 p.m

PT

Equal Employment

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

_We encourage applications from candidates who are returning to the workforce, have military experience, are seniors, or do not have a college degree._


About the Company:
Amazon


At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more


Industry:
Retail


Founded:
1994


Website:
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles


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