Be Careful What you Sign Up for - Sortation Associate Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Dec 27, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The best part of the job is the people. It's a great mix of ages, races, beliefs and backgrounds. Really cool people who helped each other out. Had some great times and met good people

Cons

First and foremost no one in management seems to know what they are doing. When you have an HR question or you have to get something answered you call an 800 number which is out of the country. No one seems to understand how to get questions answered or how to get things done. You are also told to sign a paper that allows management to NOT have you get paid for a lunch hour. Be wary of what you sign up for. It is a very strenuous job which requires lifting, moving at all times and working your buns off. You get a brief 15 minute break and they are always posting paperwork on how much you scan. It gets old after always being told that you could be "let go" at anytime if your scanning numbers are not falling into a range that they find acceptable. I initially signed up to work Thursdays through Sundays - then got hours added, then taken away, then my days switched. Management said that they didn't know how that happened - when I called the 800 number they said that management did it.. so basically you are at the mercy of the company. You are not trained. You show up and they get another co-worker to show you how things are done.. so if you pick up any bad habits or are not fully trained it can really mess you up.

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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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