Area Manager 2026 – NJ, NY (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

About the role

This is a full-time, entry-level position located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, or other operations buildings. As an Area Manager, you will lead a team of hourly employees in a fast-paced warehouse environment, focusing on motivating, mentoring, and managing your team to meet goals. Amazon provides extensive training and development to help you become an exceptional people leader.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate 50–100 direct report Amazon Associates
• Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours
• Regularly 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 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)

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026 (all degree requirements must be met before your first day)

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/or other benefits (see www.amazon.jobs/en/benefits)

Pay

• USA, NJ, Carteret — $65,200 – $75,000 annually
• USA, NJ, Robbinsville — $65,200 – $75,000 annually
• USA, NY, Liverpool — $65,200 – $75,000 annually
• USA, NY, Rochester — $65,200 – $75,000 annually
• USA, NY, Staten Island — $73,300 – $82,500 annually