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Fulfilment Associate Review

at Amazon

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Logistics and Operations

Kegworth

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work as a picker in P2R and ARSAW departments.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I appreciate that I will be learning new skills. I look forward to completing 20% entitlement to learning away from the job WDA (Workplace Development Activities) = 8 hours across both shifts Friday to Monday e.g., shadowing a Peer, working in a different department, within a different team or in a different location?

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Fulfilment Centre (FC) Associate Tasks and Responsibilities
As an FC Associate I may be asked to work in various areas of the building, the main departments being Inbound and Outbound. Tasks may include:
• Efficiently and effectively receiving & storing goods inwards following Amazon's internal processes and procedures and using radio frequency (RF) scanners
• Pick customer orders ensuring a high level of quality and productivity
• Accurately pick products to ensure customers’ high expectations, potentially on a multi-level mezzanine are met
• Accurately read instructions from a scanner
• Consistently achieve Minimum Acceptable Performance Standard (MAPS) set for department
• Adhere to strict safety, quality and production standards

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I appreciate that the course is being delivered via virtual meetings and I like the straightforward explanation via PowerPoint.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I am supported by Team Leaders and Managers in my work areas.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I am supported via mobile phone and e-mail.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I believe that I am and will be provided with all resources necessary to complete my apprenticeship.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, but I am not currently participating in these activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I love the work principles that guide me everyday "Work Hard, Have Fun, Become a Legend."
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon?
I would approach Amazon with a 'growth mindset’ not only based on my brains and talent but also incorporating Hard work, Discipline, and Determination.
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