Honestly this job isn’t that bad people complain about everything nowadays. I’ve seen people work their ass off with no benefits and little pay at other jobs. I prefer this than dealing with customers. Ppl complain because they are not use to being on their feet but it’s honestly easy.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Glad its working out for you.

@mujeebakhlaq3806

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know that if I do this job I'll be fine with it and yeah the jobs such as retail and customer service they don't even be successful for. You can try all day to apply for retail they just won't offer you..

@jkk2940

2 жыл бұрын

working their ass off with no benefits and little pay is called being taken advantage of. Amazon works people very hard and squeezes every bit out of you, mentally and physically, until you cant take it anymore, however it does provide opportunities to people whom may not be able to get stable employment. At the end of the day, its a warehouse job - nothing glamarous, all hard work, but that don't mean they shouldn't be getting paid well or have a union that looks out for their rights.

Thank you so much i hope you understand how helpful/insightful this is for us starting out

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

You made my day. This is why I uploaded this. Thank you, GOD Bless

@Remy_MiamiFL

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you. I have a lot of anxiety and watching your videos helps me 😁 thanks man

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@Remy_MiamiFL Hey bro. How is the job going?

I was a picker for 2 1/2 months but got fed up with the managers harassing me over their quota. The bods continuously stall due to failure or an item on the floor so I had to wait up to 1/2 hour before they'd start moving. But management won't accept responsibility for repeated areas. But they will blame you for not achieving the quota. So I told them to shove the lousy job. Amazon sucks to work for.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I know what you're talking about from my experience as well. They except no excuse.

@vergiljerome9126

Жыл бұрын

From what i heard, they will harrass you about the quota but they cant fire you even if you dont meet it.

@andrewsmith8715

Жыл бұрын

@@vergiljerome9126 From what I've seen working there. Low performers don't get fired its the people with attendance issues.

So impressive to see how things work! All technology that just work together. Enjoyed this more than I thought possible.

@donneysimpson8536

Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother. Peace and Love

We appreciate the hard work you’re doing for us.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I deliver Amazon packages now.

@thankheavenforseveneleven5522

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 I love my Amazon package drivers! They are always so nice. ☺️

@shadowrnr3966

Жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 Amazon flex?

I currently work at UPS. I plan on quitting soon to go to Amazon. Ready for a change, a full time job and hopefully get off night shift after 7+ years and get my social life back. I watched a couple of Amazon videos and I like what I see. Thank you for sharing your working experience. I heard from others they have a good way to keep everyone recognized and its not too bad of an environment with other people but for the most part you work alone, which is nice. Unlike where I work at UPS its abusive, get harassed and a lot of favoritism by managers. At least Amazon looks like they adapt the work area, UPS doesn't. I wouldn't mind a little bit of a pay rate dip just to be treated correctly and work with decent people. Everyone in UPS is sour.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

UPS is worse than Amazon?...I am very surpised to hear this.

@kevinsrandom

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 Im a part time supervisor, my building and sort has no integrity. They don't enforce masks, we don't do covid checks, consistency with discipline sucks, abusive management, HR doesn't exist because corporate wanted to save money, lots on harassment in management, cussing on radios, public embarrassment, poor training, fake paperwork, LOTS of favoritism for performace based raises for pt supervisors from their managers, your title doesn't mean shit in the hub if your in management. Everyone does hourly work even if the union tells you to stop. I can go on and on but 7+ years dealing with the bs, the money isn't worth my sanity and health.

@kevinsrandom

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 im just ready for a change.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinsrandom Understood bro. Its not worth it.

@kevinsrandom

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 I start Amazon in 2 weeks tho! I'm happy about that! 🙂

Thank you for posting this. It gives those whom are interested in hustling for amazon an inside view of what it would be like for them I won't work their warehouse, I probaly would end up catching a case if I did. I will be starting Tuesday in their amazon fresh store slinging groceries. Pray my strength in the Lord.

@Harlowerayne

Жыл бұрын

I lasted just THREE days before I've walked off out of that hellhole.

@donneysimpson8536

8 ай бұрын

​@@HarlowerayneI feel Amazon sucks. I even delivered packages for them, I lasted 7 months. Overloaded vans, no time for breaks and I delivered in rural areas pissing in bottles, getting bit by customers lose dogs. Then an hour ride back when my route done.

I start tomorrow as a picker I’ve been watching and learning from this video 🙌🏼

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Brother if you any questions I will share my knowledge. I wish you well. And I will share this with you, Amazon DSP is great. More freedom and more money $18.75, but right now until the end of the year, they paying us $20.25 bro. No cap! Peace and Love

@deevont2236

2 жыл бұрын

I just applied today, let us know how your 1st days went! :)

@porkbandit1107

2 жыл бұрын

Did you survive?

@ProjectSerpo90

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 just started last night, tonight is my second shift as a picker, liking it so far, thanks for the video brother

@dingaonhockey

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectSerpo90 I'm told you walk 15 miles per shift. Is that true? Does my warehouse not have 🤖 of something?

Thanks for the video man I start today, got my mind a little knowledge on what I’m gonna be expecting for today shout out to you bro 😎

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Respect!...you are welcome brother.

I am currently a Stower, this is so cool to see the other positions 💕 this is why when I stow I try to make sure it’s easy for the pickers to access and not over stuff , keep up the great work 💕

@gr8nessalways586

Жыл бұрын

I wish everyone had your sentiment 🙄 I struggled trying to get a book out that was lodged in between two boxes of shoes, tf 😒

@milirodriguez8493

Жыл бұрын

@@gr8nessalways586 No forreal I appreciate Stowers who are understanding of pickers. I understand that the computer tells you how much to put inside and its not the stowers fault, but sometimes it is so hard when its a huge box that berely fits and you need to pull it out. At that point, I just pull an andon

@suaveealdo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing that!

@dkonciousblkfemknightman

Жыл бұрын

Mem4 needs to learn from you...

@donneysimpson8536

Жыл бұрын

I love you for that!..My fingers stayed tore up from the SHORT time I worked here. Peace and many blessings beautiful.

At the beginning is tough you need to prepare your mind and body to work the full 10 hours !!! I started working last week ! Omg my body hurt like crazy my feet everything. But at the same time I love it I want to become fit I also suffer from anxiety, and I noticed after working here my anxiety decreases a lot , I sleep better and I’m able to manage my symptoms !!!!! So I guess is doing good for me mentally 💓💓💓

I have two jobs both are picking but one says "view prompts on screen" and the other one doesn't. So I'm assuming this would be the one?

@Donney Simpson I work in a manual FC doing pick, we don't have these robots that bring everything to you. We walk upto 26km a night, up and down the isles in the various libraries. I totally agree though, the worst is when your constantly picking from the low bins A, B then A, B again and again, then to F or H and back again to A & B for items. It definitely takes a toll on your body mainly your knees and for most people, they have never spent so much time on their knee's as they can & tend to do, in this job. I guess one thing I see in these robotic warehouses, is you don't tend to suffer like we do, with bins constantly over filled by stow, and having to empty bins to scan all items when you encounter shortages. Our rates are way less than yours though in our type of FC, with only a few top pickers managing to pick over 1000 items in a single 10hr shift, but it is all dependant on which flow the PA assigns you as to what you can reasonable achieve.

@lazycatt287

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly it’s not that bad ppl have worse jobs and have zero benefits and work more for $8

@novastar5375

2 жыл бұрын

@@lazycatt287 I can't speak for what happens in the USA, but here in Australia, we have minimum wage and jobs don't normally come with benefits. Wages for warehouse staff range from AUD 27 to 45 per hour. At my FC it's more like AUD$34.90 per hour. Having said that, our cost of living is much higher than the USA.

@wreynabrumfield5570

2 жыл бұрын

I was at a facility that used to be that way but they upgraded and got cherry pickers for everyone to use…I actually thought it was fun driving those things around all day. Better than walking

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Hang in there, your FC will go robotic sooner or later. Then you can stay until you reach retirement. I quit in 2020, wasn't for me. I have family and friends that have been at Amazon for years. Salute to all ya'll!

Hi Donney. Just an update, my husband Kenneth met the pick rate, received multiple praises from managers. When came back from break tonight he was fired.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear that. I bet they gave him no explanation either.

@markmicco1005

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe they found something not to be true in his application process, but just guessing though......I don't know the company very well. I'm surprised that he wasn't told why he didn't get a reason....he also might be telling you fibs

@jkk2940

2 жыл бұрын

praises from manages dont pay the bills, fuk the rate quota. the highest rated and lowest rated end up with the same pay anyways.

@kennethrrealty582

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@kennethrrealty582

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you’re good. My husband is currently at UPS and he loves it. No pick rates, nice atmosphere and diversity in management. If he ever returned to Amazon he get a position like a cousin of ours. Not sure of the title, but all she does all day is unclogged stuck boxes or totes on the conveyor belt. No more sore muscles and the easiest job from what I hear.

Hi, I have a question. If a product can't be scanned, do you put it in a new tote, pick up the new tote and throw it? Thank you

It shines a light and shit on where you're going, everything's properly labeled and it's mindless work? Shiiiit they're gonna pay me 17 an hour for this? I'm stoked.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Nope no thinking, just speed when you find your rhythm you good.

@RobotWizard4209

2 жыл бұрын

That's why I don't understand all the Hate. Looks like easy money to me.

@mujeebakhlaq3806

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobotWizard4209 ikr it is easy money.

@bracedgod4505

2 ай бұрын

@@RobotWizard4209I do the walking cart picking but same here, helps I like walking too

Good video and honest commentary.

Thanks for showing this. Iam very interested into possibly next year transferring down to homestead, FL to their FacilityCenter. I'm an Amazonian in philly but, interested in relocating back to FL 🤗

For entry position Picker is better than stower and packer(unless you’d rather not squat or bend regularly, then packer is better).

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

I see your point. Picker is the lesser of 3 evils if your knees are not shot like mine are. Peace bro

@maximalcrazyyt8380

2 жыл бұрын

What ? stowing is easy just grab the good cages. 😂 I’m in each receive now.

@geniusgeneral02

Жыл бұрын

stowing was so easy pick is hell you’re forced to bend all day

Very easy job when I worked Amazon I had to go up and down steps to get the products on shelfs.

@kissaferguson9078

Жыл бұрын

Easy?? They want you doing it 10 second s and under 200 an hour. Scanning mostly slows you down. Big items putting stuff back setting up your carts moving your carts climbing up and down the ladder, and people coming and asking what do you think is slowing you down it's slave work. This video does not do the work justice..

I like how you have your ID on your back, smart man💪🏾 I heard they don’t really care about workers too much just as long as the job gets done.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

You heard right.

@dingaonhockey

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 they have a grace period for newbies or is sink or swim after orientation

@YungBl3ss94

2 жыл бұрын

And that’s where his ass gets fired for filming in the warehouse lmao

This reminds me of working cashier at piggy wiggly during crunch time.

Im working at amazon as packer and now they trained me into picker, i wish we have that one too because when i pick i have to walk 5 minutes and can't even use bathroom coz it's pretty far and i have to walk for 10 hrs a day.

I originally applied to Amazon because of videos like this and seeing people pick while live on TikTok. wellllll I got a job and was assigned to pick… but at my warehouse we spend the entire 9 1/2 hours walking around pushing carts grabbing items off of the non-moving shelves. it’s exhausting and I can’t wait to be able to switch to packing

Hey brother. Is the mandatory over time usually 1 more day a week (5 total) or like another hour or 2 tacked onto each shift?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

It will be 1 or 2 days extra. My shift was 7pm-7am (Wed, Thurs, Fri) and if I would get mandatory, I would have to do 5 10hour days. So I would have to come Mon or Tues or sometimes Mon and Tues. They have an app you download on your phone and you have to check it because they add overtime without warning and if you don't come in you catch points like missing a regular scheduled day so you got to stay checking your schedule.

@leonecho9186

2 жыл бұрын

@a very wealthy man its usually a few hours shy of 60per week on peak

Thanks man for showing this. I start Sunday.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad I could give a little glimpse. Wish you the best

@JnxakaBeasie

2 жыл бұрын

I start Monday picker/packer

@AmirMUFTV

2 жыл бұрын

How’s your working going for you mate?

@gamefantasticcuz

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmirMUFTV So I actually enjoyed the work aspect of it but, the mandatory overtime is too much for a college student. Since I worked the 40 hr week when they call for mandatory overtime I had to work 50hrs a week and that killed me lol. So I resigned.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@JnxakaBeasie How are you doing so far?

why do they have you picking for different tubes at once? Is each tube a different order?

While this may be cool to watch and gather insight about some of the amazon jobs( I am currently an amazon employee ) most likely… this person doesn’t have this job anymore. Turn over is high on top of the fact that this is a fireable offense which I just learned recently… any picture/ video in most of the warehouse is, SO just be careful all of you current and future amazon employees! But I am glad this video is still around and I hope this person is prospering and living life to the fullest! I’ve never done pick and I heard it can be pretty tough

I did this crap for five months and a year later my feet still ain’t right. They push you like a slave, chew you up and spit you out….IJS…make this job very temporary if possible because it’s not worth it physically in the long run. Your gonna walk about 15 miles a day, believe me…

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh!...I totally agree.

@dkonciousblkfemknightman

2 жыл бұрын

You're right about that..I work at one been there a few months..my feet are ruined..my back is bad cant wear a bra no more cause it hurts me and makes me sick..trying to find another job and not a warehouse one..

That looks freaking awesome!!! They just move around by themselves?! 😂

So when the pod shows up there's a light on it to show you which bin to pick from and then you put everything into one bin until it's full? Just asking cause I'm thinking about applying. Thanks

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the light shines in the bin you pick from. And you fill the tote to a certain height, over filling stops the conveyor belt makes an alarm trip. Your trainer will explain all that, no big deal the job is brain less just repetitive and if you're out of shape it will take a toll on your body especially your knees and hands for the picker position.

@CottonInDerTube

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 They created this huge system, and nobody thought like "this gonna hurt if they got to take items from the bottom". _I guess its just too late to change that :)_

@Runescape.

2 жыл бұрын

@@CottonInDerTube they thought about it, the company could disable them at any time. its all about making $$$, and you're just an expendable piece of machinery to them. cheers.

@leonecho9186

2 жыл бұрын

@Donney Simpson amen to that... i checked ✔️ all those boxes sir.

@gisselcal9932

Жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 hi excuse me ☝️if Im sure that one of the tote or bin is full , I can push the bin even the conveyor light is off? Could you tell me more about it please?

Im doing the same thing, It's pretty smooth once you get the hang of it

Are you micro managed? Or constantly checked on, i would like to have some music playing in one ear to get me through

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Now before Covid you had to leave your phone in your car. No headphones, earbuds period!!!(sucks) you walk through metal detectors coming in so they can see if you're bringing in your phone or some other music device. And you walk through leaving so they canake sure you not stealing buds, phones, cameras etc. That you will be picking. I worked there Oct/Nov 2020 and they allowed phones so you could keep on contact with family in case you had a Covid emergency. That why was able to film and we all had one ear bud too. I don't know what it is now but no phones or buds allowed. They say for safety reasons🙄 second they give you a few weeks to get your rhythm, but after that they expect you to pick rate and they come around with laptops and ask why not if you not hitting. Now during peak season which is now. they may depending on your warehouse you can slide through all season if you not hitting but after that I have heard while I was there you could get canned after the season is over. It just depends on your supervisors. Some places more anal than others.

@dirtcityaddo1123

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 so i started picking yesterday and as our learning ambassador walked us to our stations, everyone had airpods in on one side lol. So im gonna take the risk since my station is the middle Thanks for your help !

@chuck176

2 жыл бұрын

@@dirtcityaddo1123 I start this Saturday, I’m really looking forward to it, good money and good benefits! I have a question when did you receive the link for the online orientation? How long is it to complete

I switched from stow to pick. I like that full body exercise.

We need this at our Amazon for pickers where I work at you gotta walk up and down stairs

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

This facility has the steps too. You can slide them over when you want to reach the back of the top slots. I used those steps at times, just not in this video I didnt need them But there were times.

I work the 6:30 pm to 7 am shift and it’s absolutely dreadful wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemies

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

That was my shift. Yep it sucks.

Thanks for the video, Donney. I was born in 1951 and our shifts are only 4 1/2 hours (15 min. break about halfway through). Thanks again, bro!

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@AlonaKosh

2 жыл бұрын

@Green Sneakers & Ham kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4aWsqWDf6nPp5M.html

@barryturner2902

2 жыл бұрын

@Green Sneakers & Ham I would love to stow into the pods daily, but you have to do the job they want you to do.

@barryturner2902

2 жыл бұрын

@Green Sneakers & Ham I'm in a small Warehouse and I am a flex worker. You choose the 4 1/2 hour shifts you want and can get before someone else gets it. Choose your shifts on the Amazon a-to-z app. They will explain everything to you, or you can call ERC, and representatives who work from home in many different parts of the world will explain whatever questions you have.

Aesthetically pleasing.

Im with you bro, the bottom row SUCKS, and its always 30lbs dog food bags covering the one little sticker you need so you have to take everything out to get it. Last night was my second shift (training) i was told they want us doing 350 orders/hr on overnight, idk how im ever gonna hit that, i pushed as fast as i could last night and was hitting 215/hr, the problem isnt my speed, its then little things that slow you down, like totes getting hung up, missing items in bin, then you have to scan everything in the bin before you can label it missing. Im never gonna hit 350 with issues like that. What i want to know is what happens if we don’t consistently hit 350, say were doing 250/hr on average, do they fire you for that? If so that’s ridiculous, theres only so much we can do when theres things that impact our pace. I know you no longer work at amazon but any advice would help, thanks brother. Liked & subbed.

@kupodrinksmilk

2 жыл бұрын

I've been working as a picker since September and everything you said was true for me. My first 5 weeks, I went from hitting 180 units per hour to 290 ups. Every week, I'd get checked on because I was so slow. I started feeling like I was just no good and accepted that I'd either quit or be let go. Hated it. One day when my supervisor was checking on me, I was honest with him and asked if there's anyway I can improve. He showed me a couple things that helped me out big time. 1. when picking an item, as you're looking for it in the bin, try and find its barcode so you're ready to scan. That way you're not turning it over searching once you pick it out of the bin. 2. as you're about to scan the item, look at which tote it'll go in. If you position the overhead scanner laser on the lip of the first tote, all you have to do is wave the item there as you're stepping towards the tote it goes in. 3. When it comes to the big boxes on the bottom bins, best thing to do is spin them. The scanner will actually pick up the barcode. 4. As for scanning every item in a bin because the one you're looking for is probably missing, as much as it sucks, there's nothing you can do besides keeping scanning every item. I hope this helps you out like it did for me. If not, my bads. Maybe you can ask your supervisor to help you out better than I could. Good luck!

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@kupodrinksmilk That sounds like some good tips. Did that increase your rate to what they wanted daily?

@kupodrinksmilk

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 It surprised me how much it did. I'm doing around 390-410 uph with 6-7 takt time now. Just hope my tips help out.

@dneil8867

2 жыл бұрын

Get the hell outta there before you mess your feet up.

@ProjectSerpo90

2 жыл бұрын

@@dneil8867 yo, no joke, its creepy you said that, i came home from my 12hr last night with severe pain in both feet, never had problems with them before and ive worked jobs where i did 16hr shifts. I get in the shower and noticed a shit ton of swelling on both toes, im a little concerned to say the least.

I thought about applying at Amazon, but after I heard how bad it is to work for Amazon I changed my mind. A person can make the same amount of money working at McDonald's as they can a picker/packer at Amazon and not be rushed to do things

@QbertTehKiller

2 жыл бұрын

The problem imo is partial automation. We need either full automation or none because humans in tandem with machines aka talkmans or automatic shelves the bar is only going to get higher for humans not the machines. We live in strange times because all of these things are still in their infancy. 10 more years I'd wager it'll all be fully automated most places and the only jobs you'll be able to find are ones operating the machines that do the actual work.

@alfredoj9791

Жыл бұрын

u have to be lucky which warehouse u gonna be workin at bro. the one im at lets you use headphone while u stow and the rate is 140 which is slow as sht compared to the bigger warehouse rate of 250-300+ its borin easy money and lot of vto

@courtneyalonso802

Жыл бұрын

@@alfredoj9791 jealous!

@BlinkedMyCart

Жыл бұрын

@@courtneyalonso802 my amazon also let you wear headphones and didn’t care how many bathroom breaks you took, i still quit after a month tho lol

@MariaLopez-mi4ol

Жыл бұрын

MAN IT IZ WILD THAT THEY SAY THAT SOME GIRL DID 400 SOMETHING AN HOUR.....IM CALLING B.S.....THEY JUST SAY THAT TO MAKE YOU WORK HARDER.....THAT IS NOT GOOD MOTIVATION TO ME. I am not about competition in the packing induct and rebinning.....if there were no issues then yeah maybe a 400 is achievable BUT you gotta stop and go get your own boxes and machines break down. I looked up at the monitor abd it said 279 then 306 then 312......and then the guy announces that I only did 150 something that hour??!! YEAH THEY ANNOUNCE HOW MANY ITEMS YOU PACK AN HOUR??!!

Do you have to go at a fast pace or your own pace?

I’ve done 6 other jobs here picking and counting have to be the worst jobs. It’s a mental and physical game for sure and the rate is Ridiculous! I’m hitting a 280 and they want a 350 and that 280 is on a good day. Transferring as soon as possible 😭

@baaniyomohamed

Жыл бұрын

Ah I feel u .I want quite now to much pressure

Those pods are over packed my guy 😂😂😂😂

I bearly have 6 day working Amazon I struggle when it does not want to scan I press unscan I get a tote and scan the box but for some reason it does not change the cart !

i just started doing this but flex shifts, it's wonderful as an introvert, u might as well be on a deserted island, 3.5 hr shift, doing it for 10+ hrs as full time though, oooof. Once u get used to it ur body just does it's thing and goes into robot mode, then you'll make rate easy. Coming where i was from in an SDD warehouse in dispatch surrounded by 100 people making noise and talking this is heaven.

I start as a picker today I’m nervous lol but it seem really easy once u get b the jus of everything I think wat my trainer was telling me about our 2nd break gets confusing wen ur on ur last item before u go on break

I can’t believe they don’t let you guys at least listen to music with one headphone in or something. This is the most repetitive work. At least let you guys listen to something to help the work day go by. I work in a wafer Fab and I think I would go crazy not being able to listen to my podcasts for my 12hr shift

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr!!!

There is a guy on Bigo who moves like a robot as a picker for Amazon.

I start on the 19 as a “warehouse associate” let’s see how it goes🥶

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Don't be nervous or worried about not being able to do the job or messing up. It is brainless repetitive positions there. You're either going to like it or not, that's the thing. Good luck and congratulations to you.

Knowing I will be preparing customers orders, I am being acknowledge with both positions just in case I am being a picker as I am a lot more knowledgeable with packer. I am hoping the facility I go to is like this from what I need to do.

@perfectgematriadecodesabc4259

2 жыл бұрын

no you don't you want one of the smaller facilities without the robots with a few people where everyone is nice

@YumeMegami2

2 жыл бұрын

@@perfectgematriadecodesabc4259 it is amazing how much has changed during these two weeks and I am so happy that there are no robots and I love the facility I am.

"Going to the bottom sucks." - I heard that!! It really does tho. This jobs a workout

I hate to be prairie dogging already and those carts coming at me nonstop

I currently work at Amazon in henderson nevada and they not strict at all everyone has ear buds we can listen to music it's easy money but I can be boring doing repetitive work nothing changes for full 10 hour days.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro

How do quick bathroom breaks work if you need one in between breaks?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

You are a robot there not a human being. Take as many restrooms breaks you need because regardless it affects your time.

@Leaf219

6 ай бұрын

Work faster than you need it so later you can take many breaks

I just started two days ago as a picker

Great place to work Thanks Jeff

When you see the job advertised as picker/packer? Are those 2 separate positions you switch between?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Yes those are two different positions. I was hired as a picker and I would switch between picking and counting. Which involves scanning the slots you pick from and verifying the number of items in that pick slot matches the count your scanner shows what's in there. So you will come in as one position and if you want to learn something else you can switch back and forth and I liked that because doing one thing gets boring to me and it breaks up the monotony.

@CalinaNovella

2 жыл бұрын

What is counting? I been with Amazon for three weeks now

@tru-kd589

2 жыл бұрын

@@CalinaNovella Counters just literally go to bins they're scanners send them to to count how many items are in those particular bins and verify and confirm what you counted

Omg. Thanks for posting. Do you stay busy the whole shift? Any really heavy items??

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Yep you don't have time for anything else but RATE! No really heavy items nothing you will have trouble lifting. But those stowers stuff some items in those slots. And girl let me tell you! It's a struggle pulling some items out. If you like nice finger nails and cuticles, picking chews all that up. Trust!

@Crystalnicole500

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 😲😲😲😲😲

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@Crystalnicole500 I'm serious, my fingers stayed tote up and sore. They supply those gloves I'm wearing and I wore holes in them easily picking.

@Crystalnicole500

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 u were a picker?

@Crystalnicole500

2 жыл бұрын

Ours is nothing like this🙄. We have to physically walk down aisles 🤬🤬🤬

I had to see for myself so I went looking around on KZread. Exactly as my daughter describes. She told me they are expecting you to pick 300 an hour after you have been there for a total of four weeks. Well, let's just say she quit. First night. Turnover is high. Word of advice look into the I.T. field. It's a competitive field yes but so is working in a warehouse. You do not need a college degree. Get your certifications. Look around. Ask yourself do you want to make $15 an hour or $80,000 - $100,00 or higher. Prime example lookup blockchain and look up the salary. Now take a look in the mirror and say I know my worth. Yo, keep doing you. But as my daughter says they expect you to do more and at a faster pace. I believe my daughter.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

I quit after 6 weeks. I shot this video in Nov 2020.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Someone else mentioned I.T. to me. But I'm not computer savvy at all.

@JamesJames-hm4pl

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 Did find something else you enjoy.

@JamesJames-hm4pl

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 I'm going to tell you. You don't have to be savvy, right off the back, you will become knowledgeable and that's what they'll teach you. Most people aren't computer savvy and what I meant is not fast. But they will become knowledgeable in their field by learning and which is savvy as you mentioned the word. But it doesn't have to be the I.T. field but the game is changing which means the technology is changing and so are the benefits and salary. I say find what you enjoy and know your worth.

@dkonciousblkfemknightman

2 жыл бұрын

Believe or not in August Amazon is offering IT courses so yeah it's a booming business

I just like & subscribe they got me part of the team that gets orders ready for customers relying on Amazon's services do you know what that is I start on feb 22

Thanks man was you able to choose at your position? picking

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Nope

I worked at amazon distribution center and this looks like nothing compared to that 🥴I start fulfillment soon and I’ll see how bad this is. I guess everyone’s work ethic is different

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Somebody gotta do it.

Lucky you’re not in a hazmat facility, we don’t have robots that bring the pods to us we have to go get the stuff

This look easy compared being in a furnace all day. I say good shoes n positive energy

Nice work 👍

How does that flashing light know which bin to zero in on?

I quit yesterday. I’m not a machine, no one deserves to endure and suffer like this. Make rate! Every 10 seconds or else. I was a packer and sorter - inductor and rebinder, rebinding was the worse. It was a workout every second. My mind was dead before the end of the shift. Only my body left enduring, struggling.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

I know right!...this place needs robots not humans.

@RobotWizard4209

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like easy money to me

@RobotWizard4209

2 жыл бұрын

@@averywealthyman4194 then maybe those elderly disabled ppl shouldn't be getting a manual labor job in a warehouse. That's just common sense. Making rate, being on your feet all day, Insufferable managers, repetitive tasks. That's all common in warehouse jobs. Only difference is that At amazon the tasks are really easy. Like I said easy money

@nabilmohsini9841

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 you right sir I work there iswear it is to hard

@iameternalsunshine

2 жыл бұрын

do ship dock

I would much rather do picking instead of packing mixed outbound because the things to pack is too heavy and hurts my body.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Picking tears your fingers up. Because stow has to stuff packages that do not always fit. And you have to work it out of some TIGHT! Spots.

@vanessaphanouvong5870

2 жыл бұрын

Same here ): I was looking to transfer from shipdock. It's the most labor intensive department and my body has changed from carrying heavy boxes

I start sa FC picker in couple of days... Do u think I should get gloves similar to the ones you are wearing? Any other items you suggest I would purchase before starting?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

They supply those gloves im wearing. And they have a machine you can get up to two pair a week because you wear them out. Trust me.

@AteebTallaat

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 cool. Good to know

@COFFIN-hx3xs

2 жыл бұрын

Get them ibuprofen and Tylenol

@COFFIN-hx3xs

2 жыл бұрын

Been doing it for a month sore every night.

@AteebTallaat

2 жыл бұрын

@@COFFIN-hx3xs oh no. I do have one of those percussion massagers like the Tim tam pro so I plan on using that after work. Maybe even during the 30 minute break

I’m a picker at my warehouse just finished week 1 but our picking is walking around to get the product we don’t have robots

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Thats probably better than being stuck in one spot for 10 to 12 hours.

I've been at amazon for a little over 2 months now. I've got my head wrapped around everything for the most part and honestly like working there for the most part. The only thing I wish I could have explained to me without getting scolded is why there is a rule stating "No earbuds on the floor..."I am not trying to be funny/offensive when I say this, but how can you enforce a rule like that, and have deaf employees working the same job on the same floor?

@thankheavenforseveneleven5522

2 жыл бұрын

That is a ridiculous rule. As long as you have maybe only one ear bud in (for safety reasons and so you can hear outside of only your music) and you are keeping up to speed, what is the problem? I’d get a very discreet one and do it anyway. If they let found out and let me go, it’s not the job for me. Peace!

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they say it's about safety. But we would sneek anyway and have one in on the low.

@JohnHofheins

2 жыл бұрын

@@thankheavenforseveneleven5522 My argument exactly. I recently submitted a case to HR, but I doubt the enaswer they'll provide me with will be suffice XD

@wreynabrumfield5570

2 жыл бұрын

I hated that rule… music would help you get through the shift so much but it’s a “safety hazard”🙄🙄

@JohnHofheins

2 жыл бұрын

@YourA Towel! no speakers lol

Some people stuff those things like crazy

I came here because I found your comment in another video

Hi how you know that toot is full and now time to push the toot?

This is what I've been doing for the last 5 months and some days are though but I do love it lucky I can keep up and move very fast my rate is around 400 plus an hour sometimes 500 all because when I pick I think of being at the gym working out and it's helps me losing weight and making money lol 😆😅

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you look at it and make it work. Like I tell folks everybody doesn't hate it like I did and a lot of other ppl. My cousins and brother n law been at Amazon for years.

@MrAllenTv773

Жыл бұрын

Same here I just don’t think bout it

Doing that for hours on end can't be easy. How do you manage to keep your rate up all shift?

@Leaf219

6 ай бұрын

Practice and exercises

Ok,I have question what do you do if an item has fell over the yellow and black line what am I supposed to do?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Let it fall. They have ppl authorized to walk in that robotic area and they pick up the fallen items. If you step over that black and yellow line you could be fired on the spot.

@tyresecouser.followerofgod4663

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

How do you know when to send the tote off and when it is full? Thank you for showing us this.

@donneysimpson8536

8 ай бұрын

You dont want anything sticking out the top because it will trip a senser and stop the line.

I am a picker too

I have a question, how do you know the commodity you need to put in which yellow box?

@user-kt9qv5ff6f

Жыл бұрын

I'm new and start on Thursday, this is my first job, can let me know your experience?

How much do they pay weekly

Looks easy man. I’m the kinda guy who hates screwing up, I start November 8th only I’m at the delivery station. How easy is the actual job

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Brother you just have to do it to really know if you like it. It's not back break and you don't have to think. But its repetitive and isolated and you have no music or whatever you would enjoy listening too while working.

@Chrxs210

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 I like isolation so that part won’t bother me. Just nervous about screwing things up you know? Is the job easy to learn?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chrxs210 Absolutely. Like I said you don't have to really think, just find your rhythm to keep up your rate is all. They train you give you a little grace period to get up to rate standard and that's it. Don't over think this job bro, it's not that serious trust me.

@Chrxs210

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 Good to hear man, appreciate the advice. Excited to start but it seems nobody last longer then a month here lol. Guess I’ll find out and see

@Nintendo-Z

2 жыл бұрын

I start on the 9th

This is my job right now and I hate it so much. I’m thinking about quitting, it’s back breaking and it wears me out so damn bad. Ngl this job is also affecting my mental health making depressed even more. Do you think I should quit this job?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's why I quit bro. It drains you. I lasted 6 weeks and gave up.

@cdc_9873

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 I’m on my 2nd week. Can’t deal with this shit any more. Good pay but I care about my health as well. This is the hardest and most depressing ass job I’ve ever had.

@cdc_9873

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 I just quit my job bro. Couldn’t handle that shit anymore.

@beattheodds6219

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 I have no issue picking and I'm doing 400 an hour been doing it going on 2 months. They say every day the goal is 350 an hour with a 8-9 second takt time

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@beattheodds6219 I know it can be done. Just not by me. I have family thats been there years.

I am stowing time to time my problem is magenta color that not allowing to stow I really having hard time with it. Also i loved in this video how white light pointing on item box where to pick, we dont have it

Are you still working at Amazon, because I start October 23 as a picker Saturday to Sunday.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Naw, I worked there Oct/Nov 2020. But I may go back for a quick minute because I am moving to another state and Amazon is close by. So Ill do it until I find something else.

@tyresecouser.followerofgod4663

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you stay safe and healthy to. Do me a favor in treat yourself to a knee massager for all those squatting to. lol.

Thanks you. Understand what's you do. Great 👍

What facility is this?

Any tips to become a faster picker I just started working at Amazon 3 days ago

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Naw, you just have to find your rhythm. You either have it or not, that's all I can tell you. I wish I did have some tips for you to make it easier.

Good video

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

I was born in 1973 also, March 13th. Thanks you man hope it helped.

I have my pre hire today, question how items may go in the tubs? Before you push them for a new tub?

@JonnyD-gl7cn

24 күн бұрын

Screen tells you! Or you manually push if bin is full.

What's your current average pick scan rate per hour? Ever get approached by your manager for low rate? Is physical strain safety technique an accepted explanation? To change task-position in the building because of the physical condition (maybe continuous knee squat problem) would you go to your manager or would you go directly to visit HR?(to switch to something less hard on the knees back such as Packer or Counter or Spacer, before worsen the knees and before get warnings for low rate) What is amazon "DSP" ?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

DSP drives the gray vans and ups type trucks delivering packages.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

I quit the picker job in November 2020. This video old. I dont know what to do to change positions I only lasted 6 weeks before I had enough.

@TOXIC-DANG3R901

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 did u quit amazon? Im almost a month in and im ready to quit its too draining.

@bigboss-yv2nr

2 жыл бұрын

@@TOXIC-DANG3R901 What shift did u pick? I read that if u pick a long 10 hour shift at amazon you'll regret it quickly.

@perfectgematriadecodesabc4259

2 жыл бұрын

dsp is slaving for 12 hours a day delivering 400+ packages

I start work at Amazon after Christmas. How do I know what position I am in. All my shifts on A-Z app says picker. Does that mean I am a picker?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

I would say yes. I did not know what I was doing until my first day of orientation. I also didn't have to download the a to z app until my first day too. I wish you well, and Merry Christmas!

there’s a transfer opportunity in the A-Z app for picking but i don’t know if picking os worse then stowing

@geniusgeneral02

Жыл бұрын

it’s way worse my back kills me everyday from picking i used to stow and it was chill

Just keep in mind Y’all the robots are not in all the buildings…

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, some buildings you walking picking this crap.

Well that’s elegal 🤣🤣

yo I'm newly hired . Can you tell me how to process an unscannable. I didn' t really get the trainer. After scanning everything and all and it won't scan, I press the "Unscannable" button first on the screen and then get new and put the item and scan the new tote.. How do I make the screen move to the next item? Does it move automatically to the next item after I scan the tote, or do I have to press something?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly. You press unscannable item button. Place that item in a new empty tote. Scan the bar code on that tote and push it through immediately like you would do a full one, and your screen should move on. It's been a while but I believe those are the steps.

@AdvantageYT

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 I'm sorry, where would I push the new tote? Like if all the racks have totes, where would I push the new tote that I got?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdvantageYT No problem, you just push whatever tote that is the most filled, and use that spot. After you push the unscannable item tote. Place an empty back in that spot and your screen will continue giving you picks. If you have anymore questions just ask.

@AdvantageYT

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 So in other words, you're gonna do a total of 2 pushes? First, the full one one that is on the rack must be pushed, and then the one that contains the unscannable?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdvantageYT Correct, two pushes. And you can push any tote you choose on the rack to make a space for unscannable item tote. Myself I used to push the one hand the most items already in it.

My facility encourages us(I should say pressures) to reach 5k by the end of the shift. Some reach it & all they get is a cheesy photo op & show off rights. I roll my eyes. I'm doing the minimum # because at the end of the day, we're all getting paid the same. If I wasn't desperate for a job, I'd tell them to f**k off.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao! I feel you. They used to have little contest to pick a crazy rate for 4 hours straight. And the prize was $10.00 Amazon swag bucks! I used to be like fuck outta here wit that shit! 😂

@lazycatt287

2 жыл бұрын

Wait question do y’all know if u can get fired for being slow?

I wish we had picking like this at my Amazon, we have to walk aisle to aisle

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

I'd rather walk than be stuck on that platform 12hrs a day.

@FatherofMojo

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 I thought so too until I was walking 40k-50k steps daily during peak

Hey I found your channel through a comment on an Amazon video. Tbh the video seemed like propaganda, the comment I read said you had a video posted what it’s really like. So here I am lol. Thank you!

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome

Thanks for posting this. My husband Kenneth started last week. I say why not, he’s making $19.50 + 3k bonus. I showed him this video and he said yes, this is what he does. May I ask why you left?

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

Small things. I don't want to sound like a complainer and run people off, because my brother n law has been there about 5 yrs. He is a trainer now and he loves it he started out picking and I have two cousins in Florida and they have been there 7/8 yrs and they support their families. I don't mean to be vague it just wasn't for me.

@kennethrrealty582

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your honesty while keeping it positive. God bless.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennethrrealty582 I wish you the best.

@donneysimpson8536

2 жыл бұрын

@Lee Jon I absolutely agree brother. I used to tell ppl why I quit after a month and a half and they would say, that's it? For $19.00 per hr. I can do that. Okay see for yourself bro maybe you can, but most can't.

@cdc_9873

2 жыл бұрын

@@donneysimpson8536 yeah I agree, it’s a back breaking job for tall ppl (I’m tall). I don’t think I can this shit anymore man. So I’m probably gonna quit.