Amazon Warehouse Associate Interview Questions
Go Back1. We hire dedicated people who want to join a fast-paced, active workplace. Do you consider yourself someone who thrives when on the move?
2. Amazon Warehouse Associates work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overnight. They also put in overtime hours during peak seasons. Do you have any limitations in your availability?
3. You will be required to wear a safety vest and comfortable closed-toed shoes. Hearing protection may also be provided to you. Are you prepared to work in an environment that presents potential physical risks?
4. Our warehouses are climate controlled; however, temperatures in some parts of our warehouses may occasionally exceed 30 degrees. Are you comfortable working in an environment where you might be exposed to extreme temperatures?
5. Tell me about one of your career goals.
6. What are your career aspirations beyond this job?
7. Why do you want a fulfillment and distribution career with Amazon?
8. Amazon Warehouse Associates are required to view prompts on screens and follow directions for some tasks. Please rate your English comprehension skills from 1-10 and support your rating with an example.
9. How would you explain fulfillment to someone who did not know about distribution warehouse environments?
10. This is a physically demanding job. Are you capable of repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds, standing in one place for long periods, climbing stairs, and being on the move your entire shift?
11. Do you have training in product loss prevention?
12. Which WMS (Warehouse Management Software) system are you most familiar with?
13. Have you ever made a suggestion for increasing distribution efficiency or productivity? If so, what was your recommendation?
14. Warehouse Associates work around machines such as forklifts, mobile carts, and even robots. How will you promote your safety and the safety of your co-workers?
15. Explain your understanding of OSHA compliance. What efforts will you bring to this role to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and your fellow Warehouse Associates?
16. As a Warehouse Associate, how will you support and embrace Amazon's diversity and inclusion efforts?
17. Walk me through your experience working in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or warehouse environment.
18. Discuss your experience using dollies, hand trucks, and mobile carts.
19. Do you have experience using product scanners or other warehouse-related equipment?
20. As an Amazon Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for receiving and putting away inventory and getting customer orders ready. Do you have experience completing similar tasks?
21. Amazon is committed to the success of its team members. What tools do you need to succeed during your shift?
22. If a fellow Warehouse Associate was not maintaining compliance or consistency, what action would you take to help them?
23. As a Warehouse Associate, your organization levels will contribute greatly to your success. How do you keep track of your work, ensure you meet deadlines, and maintain safe work practices?
24. We ask our Warehouse Associates to share safety tips with their co-workers. Please share with me your best work-related safety tip.
25. Amazon's warehouse environment is fast-paced. When an issue requires a quick solution, how do you react?
26. How do you prioritize tasks when they all seem equally important?
27. What are your compensation expectations for this Warehouse Associate position?
28. Teamwork is important to us at Amazon. Have you ever had issues with a manager or supervisor? If so, how did you approach building a relationship with this person?
29. What do you know about the way Amazon runs its fulfillment and delivery network?
30. Amazon's distribution workflow has three parts. The first mile, second mile, and last mile. Please explain to me what each stage of the workflow means and the work required through each.