Warehouse Associate – Sortation Center

About This Role

Amazon's Chattanooga Sortation Center is hiring part-time Warehouse Associates for weekend shifts. Sortation centers are a distinct type of Amazon facility focused on one task: sorting packages by delivery route so that drivers can load their vans efficiently each morning. The work is fast-paced but straightforward — and weekend-only schedules offer work-life balance during the week.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Warehouse Associate – Sortation Center
• Company: Amazon
• Location: Chattanooga, TN
• Facility Type: Sortation Center
• Shift: Weekend Shift — Friday, Saturday, Sunday (varied hours)
• Job Type: Part-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level
• Pay: $18–$21/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-02
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-02

Role Context

Unlike fulfillment centers, sortation centers handle pre-packaged customer shipments arriving from larger FCs. Your job is to unload trailers, scan packages, and sort them onto the correct chutes by route. The operation runs in a compressed 4–6 hour window aligned to outbound truck departure times, making it ideal for part-time workers who want a high-energy, short-shift role.

Key Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trailers and place packages onto induction belts
• Scan each package barcode and confirm routing on the sorter system
• Manually sort oversized or irregularly shaped packages to correct lanes
• Load sorted packages into delivery bags or cages by route designation
• Maintain throughput pace to meet facility departure deadlines
• Follow safety and ergonomic guidelines for repetitive lifting tasks

Requirements & Skills

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED
• Able to lift and move packages up to 49 lbs consistently
• Comfortable with fast-paced, repetitive physical work
• Available Friday through Sunday each week
• No sortation or warehouse experience required

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $18–$21/hr with consistent weekend-only schedule
• Part-time benefits including medical coverage options
• Paid time off proportional to hours worked
• Amazon Career Choice tuition assistance available to part-time associates
• Option to pick up additional shifts during peak season

Who Should Apply

Weekend sortation shifts work well for students, parents with weekday commitments, or anyone seeking a second income without sacrificing their weekdays. The short shift windows and clear task structure make this one of the most accessible Amazon roles for first-time warehouse workers.

About the Company

Amazon's sortation and delivery network in Tennessee includes facilities in Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. These centers are critical links in Amazon's last-mile delivery chain, connecting large fulfillment centers to local delivery drivers across the state.

How to Apply

Search Amazon Jobs for the Chattanooga, TN sortation center and select the weekend shift option. Applications are reviewed quickly; many candidates start within one to two weeks of applying.