Area Manager Intern - Summer 2027 (California), University Recruiting

Programme description

About this opportunity

This is not a corporate, remote or office-based position. This is a ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2027 located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations buildings. As an Area Manager Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn how to coach, motivate and mentor a team of Amazon associates in a warehouse environment. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview.

Responsibilities

• - Learn to coach, manage and develop a team of 50-100 Amazon Associates.
• - Drive standard work and continuous improvement through an intern project.
• - Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment.
• - Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• - Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site, most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.
• - Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.
• - Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• - Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
• - Climb and descend stairs (when applicable).

Qualifications and requirements

• - Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
• - Preferred: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• - Preferred: Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• - Preferred: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program for Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field.