Back breaking work with penalties for taking a break for restroom or to rest legs arms, back etc. - Associate, Ambassador Picker, Packer, Sorter Etc Amazon Employee Review

2.0
3 Apr 2011
Recommend
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Pros

pay was good. 12/hr. only 4 workdays 10 hour days.

Cons

large fans in warehouse blow dirt dust cardboard particles everywhere. When working the pollution inside would irritate skin and lungs. concrete floors are not good for walking fast and painful on joints after a few hours of work. Penalized for taking restroom breaks. Walk over 20 miles a day and need to drink lots of water which means many workers need to relieve themselves. Your "rate" is still counted when in restroom. Not a true 30 min or 15 min break. penalized for 1 minute after clocking in even if there is a huge line because there isnt enough machines to clock thousands of people in efficiently. Limitied days off and penalized for taking days off of work for medical issues (strep throat) even if medical release is accepted its counted on ur days off as well.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 2016
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Recommend
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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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