Logistics Specialist

Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Aurora, CO • 9m ago

Description

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.

Logistics Specialists monitor inventory levels to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained to support build and repair activities in our warehouse and data centers. They process inbound and outbound shipments, verify inventory, conduct cycle counts, manage an Inventory Management System and own chain-of-custody processes for Data Center Technicians and Engineers. They will also be responsible for transporting parts between different locations operating sprinter vans, trucks, or various powered equipment (i.e forklift or electric pallet jack). 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

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

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

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Aurora, CO, USA

Basic Qualifications • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph • Minimum of 1 year of logistics experience, preferably in a warehouse environment • 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 • Basic experience with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) • Experience using a computerized Inventory Management System (IMS)

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.

About AWS

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

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 celebrating our uniqueness.

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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.

Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A2580154