Area Manager 2026 – KY, VA (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

This is a full-time, entry-level position located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, or other operations buildings. The role is on-site and involves leading a team of hourly employees in a fast-paced warehouse environment where standing, walking, and on-the-production-floor conversations are common.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate 50–100 direct-report Amazon Associates
• Work independently in an autonomous environment
• Stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours
• Work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs (most sites follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off)
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate powered industrial truck (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)

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026 (all degree requirements must be met before the first day)
• Must have work authorization without employer intervention

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Currently enrolled in or graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering, or another related field

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and other benefits (www.amazon.jobs/en/benefits)
• Relocation benefits offered at time of offer to eligible candidates

Pay

Base pay ranges from $65,200/year in the lowest geographic market to $85,000/year in the highest geographic market. Pay is based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package.