Job Information
Amazon Logistics Specialist in Aurora, Colorado
Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon is seeking an adventurous logistics professional for our Amazon Web Services Team in the Aurora, CO area.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Upon application you will be asked qualifying questions that will be used only in relation to the US Government Security Clearance required for this role.
Key job responsibilities
Receive parts, maintain inventory, and check-out parts as needed to Data Center Technicians and Engineers
Load and unload shipments and transport parts, racks, and equipment between different locations, including localized driving of a variety of transportation vehicles
Attend company provided fork lift operator training
Complete company provided training in driving box trucks up to 26’ in length
Handle sensitive/classified materials
Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
Occasionally work is in an office environment
Work overtime as required
Perform the following tasks:
Lift loads of up to 40 pounds and carry them for short distances
Participate in group lifts of 41 pounds or more
Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
Push or pull heavy objects into position
Work in a noisy environment
Stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time
Occasionally be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather
A day in the life
Logistics Specialists will perform operations across three key areas: Warehousing, Transportation, and Data Centers. This role involves monitoring inventory levels and conducting cycle counts to ensure adequate stock is available for build and repair activities. Process inbound and outbound shipments, manage Inventory Management Systems, and oversee chain-of-custody processes for our customers. A Logistics Specialist will operate both independently and within team settings. They will expedite processes, triage, and resolve logistical issues as they arise. Additionally, the role includes transporting parts between locations using sprinter vans, trucks, or various powered equipment such as forklifts or electric pallet jacks. Specialists should be comfortable and willing to regularly drive a variety of motorized vehicles, including box trucks up to 26' in length. Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older. Candidate must hold a valid state-appropriate driver’s license, be able to obtain their Driver Qualification File (DQF) and or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Candidate must obtain & maintain a DOT Med Card and be eligible to drive in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
This position involves frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of materials and products. Logistics Specialists will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company. They must also maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all work spaces.
Preferred candidates will have experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment, as well as experience and knowledge of reverse logistics processes. This future Amazonian must possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, commitment to Operational Excellence, and adhere to strict safety standards.
Physical / Environmental Demands
Requires standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods of time.
Lift loads up to 40 pounds and carry them for short distances.
Participate in group lifts of 41 pounds or more.
Typically work is in a warehouse environment where the noise level is loud.
Occasionally work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate.
Occasionally assist in loading and unloading shipments.
Occasionally exposed to extreme cold or hot weather
Work Environment
Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
Noise level varies and can be loud
Temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degree
About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 2 year of logistics experience, preferably in a warehouse environment and minimum of 1 year experience driving box trucks up to 26’ in length
Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift or similar type of powered lifting equipment and experience using a computerized Inventory Management System (IMS)
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Strong understanding of shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices.
Be able to to demonstrate process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $51,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $99,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.