Warehouse Associate – Sortation Center

About This Role

Amazon's St. Louis Sortation Center (STL5) is hiring part-time weekend Warehouse Associates. Weekend sortation shifts are designed for workers who want significant weekly income without giving up their weekdays. You will sort packages by delivery route in a high-energy, time-focused environment that operates on a compressed schedule each weekend.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Warehouse Associate – Sortation Center
• Company: Amazon
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Facility Type: Sortation Center (STL5)
• Shift: Weekend Shift — Saturday and 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

STL5 serves the St. Louis metro and the greater Missouri and southern Illinois region. Packages arrive from Amazon fulfillment centers on Saturday and Sunday nights; associates unload, scan, and sort them by delivery route before the morning driver dispatch. The weekend-only schedule makes this role attractive to students, weekday workers, and parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trailers and induct packages onto sortation belts
• Scan each package and verify correct route assignment
• Manually sort oversized or irregular items to correct lanes
• Consolidate sorted packages into route bags and delivery cages
• Support trailer loading for morning driver pickup windows
• Follow all safety and ergonomic guidelines during high-pace operations

Requirements & Skills

• Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED
• Available both Saturday and Sunday each week
• Able to lift up to 49 lbs and sustain a physical pace
• No prior sortation or warehouse experience required

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $18–$21/hr — weekend-only schedule
• Part-time medical coverage options available
• Amazon Career Choice tuition assistance
• Option to pick up additional weekday shifts during peak seasons
• Free parking and break room access

Who Should Apply

St. Louis workers who want to maximize weekend earnings without committing to a five-day schedule. This role suits students, secondary income earners, and anyone who prefers weekday freedom. Freshers are highly encouraged to apply.

About the Company

Amazon operates fulfillment and sortation facilities across the St. Louis metro and central Missouri. The sortation network is critical to keeping Amazon's delivery promises, and STL5 is a key facility in the company's Midwest distribution strategy.

How to Apply

Apply at Amazon Jobs under St. Louis, MO. Select the sortation center and weekend shift. Fast application; many receive offers within 24 hours.