Warehouse Associate

About This Role

Amazon's SMF3 Fulfillment Center in Sacramento, CA is hiring night shift Warehouse Associates. Northern California's large and dispersed population keeps this facility running at high volume around the clock. Night associates earn California-compliant overtime rates and benefit from one of the strongest state-mandated benefit frameworks in the country.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Warehouse Associate
• Company: Amazon
• Location: Sacramento, CA
• Facility Type: Fulfillment Center (SMF3)
• Shift: Night Shift — 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM (4x10)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level
• Pay: $19–$23/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-02
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-02

Role Context

SMF3 serves the Sacramento Valley, the Bay Area, and parts of Nevada. It is a high-throughput sortable facility that relies on night associates to complete the outbound fulfilment cycle before morning carrier pickups. The facility uses a mix of robotics and manual operations, and associates cycle through departments based on nightly demand signals from the operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick individual order items from bin locations using scanner-guided routes
• Pack orders into correctly sized boxes and seal with Amazon tape
• Apply outbound shipping labels and push packages to conveyor
• Sort packed parcels by carrier zone for morning pickup staging
• Assist with overnight stow operations when pick rates slow
• Adhere to all California workplace safety requirements

Requirements & Skills

• Must be 18 or older with a GED or high school diploma
• Able to lift up to 49 lbs and work a 10-hour overnight shift
• Comfortable working in a large warehouse setting
• English reading skill sufficient for scanner prompts
• No prior experience needed; training is fully paid

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $19–$23/hr — California minimum wage among the highest in the nation
• California-mandated overtime for hours over 8 per day
• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits from day one
• Career Choice tuition prepayment; 401(k) with Amazon match
• Paid sick leave, PTO, and California-compliant rest and meal breaks

Who Should Apply

Sacramento-area workers who want night-shift income with California's strong overtime protections and day-one benefits. This is an excellent entry point for freshers and career changers looking for stable full-time employment with growth potential.

About the Company

Amazon operates multiple fulfillment and delivery facilities across the Sacramento Valley and Central Valley. California's strong worker protections combined with Amazon's above-market wages make these among the most competitive hourly roles available in the state's warehouse sector.

How to Apply

Apply at Amazon Jobs. Search Sacramento, CA and select night shift. The application is online and takes about 15 minutes.