Amazon Jobs: How to Find and Apply for Warehouse and Hourly Roles
Thinking about Amazon jobs? Here's how Amazon's hourly hiring works, what benefits Amazon describes, the hiring age, and how to apply at Amazon.
Types of Amazon hourly jobs
Amazon's hourly hiring site, hiring.amazon.com, lists warehouse roles such as fulfillment center, sortation center and delivery station associates[1], and Amazon says its year-round jobs can be full time, reduced time, part time or flex time[2]. Customer service and retail roles have their own hiring processes[3]. For work-from-home customer service roles, see our Amazon remote jobs guide.
Pay: pay varies by role and location. Check the individual posting on the official careers site.
Amazon benefits
Amazon's benefits page lists offerings such as a free Medical Advice Line available from day one, employee discounts, matching 401(k) contributions and paid time off[4]. Offerings vary by work location, scheduled hours, length of employment and job type (for example regular vs seasonal)[4].
Amazon hiring age
Amazon warehouse postings we reviewed state candidates must be 18 or older, with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes[5]. Check each posting for its requirements.
How to apply at Amazon
- Search roles on hiring.amazon.com and choose a job, location and shift.
- Complete the online application. Amazon says no resume is needed for hourly warehouse roles and the application usually takes about twenty minutes[3].
- Attend the in-person pre-hire appointment and bring proper I-9 identification[3].
Tips
- Apply only on Amazon's official hiring site; never pay to apply.
- Read each posting's safety and schedule requirements. Our Amazon warehouse shifts guide explains shift times and schedule types.
- Bring the documents listed on your pre-hire checklist.
- Want every step explained? Read our Amazon hiring process guide.
Amazon jobs FAQ
How do I apply for Amazon jobs?
Use Amazon's official hourly hiring site, hiring.amazon.com: pick a role, location and shift, then complete the online application.
Do I need a resume for Amazon warehouse jobs?
Amazon says hourly warehouse roles do not require a resume.
What is the Amazon hiring age?
Amazon warehouse postings we reviewed state candidates must be 18 or older.
How much do Amazon jobs pay?
Pay varies by role and location. Check the individual posting on hiring.amazon.com.
Related guides
Sources
- Amazon: Warehouse Jobs
- Amazon: Shifts and Schedules
- Amazon: Hiring process
- Amazon: Benefits for hourly associates
- Amazon: Warehouse associate job posting example (West Columbia, SC; individual postings close over time)
Last reviewed October 21, 2026. Amazon is a trademark of its owner, used here only to identify the company.