I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Amazon (Shakopee, MN) in Nov 2017
Interview
Watch a video and pass drug test. Did not complete a job application. Just gave my name and social security number. They do not care about past jobs you had. I just hopped in my car and drove there
No interview at all, you go into the hiring center, take your drug test, fill out some preliminary paperwork, verify the building and schedule you want, your start date and that's it.
Not too bad pretty easy and straightforward, simple question surrounding handling and moving. Make sure you know basic safety rules as they will ask you, for example how do you carry heavy items.
Apply online, go to the on-site office for oral drug swab and ID picture. Start date is assigned once background check comes back. The actual start date will depend on how fast the check comes back but isn't normally delayed.