Work Based Learning Program Logistics Specialist – ETP

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

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.
We are looking for Logistics Specialists to join our expanding team as part of our Work Based Learning Program (WBLP). Amazon has multiple WBLP trainee openings between April 2024 - June 2024. Trainees will participate in our 12-week work and training program in our Northern Virginia facilities. This position requires the successful candidate report to a site location with the ability to work 40 hours/week and must be able to work 10 hour shifts as needed.
NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
NOTE: A lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who need to relocate for this position.
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).
Key job responsibilities

• Data entry and resolving questions from peer organizations
• Ensure that all billing associated with the Inventory supply chain is accurate, validated and ready for processing
• Assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials
• Assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations
• Keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company

A day in the life
The Logistics Specialist reviews Data Center inventory, in-bound shipments, and ongoing demand to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained in the all locations to support build and repair activities. Working with the Logistics Manager, they create plans to optimize the flow of parts through their lifecycle; tracking inventory location, movement, age, and turns. They work closely with Data Center Operations Technicians and Data Center Engineers to fulfill parts quickly and accurately. They work with Procurement and Hardware Engineering to purchase new parts and interface directly with vendors to process RMAs and receive replacements. Regular and ongoing communications with vendors to resolve issues and help them understand our business requirements necessitates a high-level communicator.
In addition, Logistics 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).
All candidates should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Work prioritization, organization skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful.
Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Assist in loading and unloading shipments.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold or hot weather
• Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
• Temperatures can vary between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees
• Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances
• Continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
• Push or pull heavy objects into position

About the team
AWS is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. The WBLP training program has a
focus on safety, as a WBLP you will be trained on data center safety, policies, procedures, and
guidelines.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Ashburn, VA, USA | Chantilly, VA, USA | Manassas, VA, USA | Sterling, VA, USA

• Knowledge of computer hardware components and operating systems
• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system and coordination with Manager
• STEM classes or vocational course curriculum education
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.