What does a material handler do at Amazon?

Material handlers at Amazon fulfill a broad range of duties, but typically the Amazon description for these employees include the following day-to-day responsibilities:

• Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using a computer.

• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards

• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, investigate discrepancies and report discrepancies that require adjustments to supervisors

• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas

• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment

• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations

• Keep records on the use and damage of stock or stock handling equipment

• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors

• Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers

• Remove trash from the work area as needed