Work Based Learning Program Logistics Transportation Specialist

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're 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. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we're looking for talented people who want to help.

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

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are seeking Logistics Transportation Specialists as part of our Work Based Learning Program (WBLP). This position requires the successful candidate report to a site location. Amazon has multiple WBLP trainee openings between . Trainees will participate in our 12-month work and training program in our Northern Virginia facilities.

All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations:

* Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds

* Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in primary responder rotation and provide after-hours support as needed

* Working in cramped and/or elevated and/or noisy environments

* Bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day

* Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation

NOTE: Amazon is not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

NOTE: If applying for positions in Oregon (OR) and Ohio (OH), these sites are within AWS GovCloud region. Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States). (Internal Only Section

Key job responsibilities
* Load and unload company vehicles for delivery and return

* Complete pre-trip inspection documentation

* Deliver inventory from warehouse to data center via cargo van or freight truck

* Pick up inventory from data center to warehouse

* Monitor transportation ticket queues

* Transact inventory virtually within internal inventory systems

* Operate forklift and cherry picker

* Clean and organize work areas

* Communicate effectively with warehouse, data center, and logistics teams


Additionally
* This role may require travel between multiple sites within the same geographical region in a personal vehicle, with the ability to drive in different weather conditions

* This role may require supporting partner team backlogs including pulling customer requests, receiving inventory, reverse logistics functions, and cycle counting inventory

A day in the life
The Logistics Transportation Specialist transports inventory from location to location, reviews delivery ticket queues, and monitors ongoing demand. They ensure proper stock levels are maintained across all locations through directed movement between sites to support build and repair activities. Working with the Logistics Manager, they ensure timely deliveries and the correct items are moved. Regular and ongoing communications with peers and leadership to resolve issues and help them understand our business requirements necessitates a high-level communicator.

Logistics Transportation Specialists are responsible for accurate data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations.

Responsibilities can include manual tasks, such as assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the delivery of merchandise and materials. They may also assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations.

Logistics Transportation Specialists are expected to understand all aspects of production, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on powered equipment (i.e forklift or cherry picker).

About the team
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