Job Description

Description

Amazon is seeking a logistics professional for our Amazon Web Services Team in the Columbus, OH area.

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 such as 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. Candidates must be at least 21 years or older, hold a valid state?appropriate drivers license, be able to obtain their Driver Qualification File (DQF) and/or a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), and 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.

This future Amazonian must possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, commitment to Operational Excellence, and adhere to strict safety standards.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and obtain and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

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 forklift 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

About the Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were 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.

Youll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont 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, theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS, its 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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge?sharing, mentorship and other career?advancing resources here to help you develop into a better?rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of logistics, transportation, supply chain, import/export operations, or data entry/data administration experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis, or experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision?making
• Minimum of 1 year experience driving box trucks up to 26 in length and operating a forklift (or similar type of powered lifting equipment)
• Experience using a computerized Inventory Management System (IMS)
• Strong understanding of shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $52,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $112,400/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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