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. Amazon is seeking customer focused individuals to lead a team of hourly employees across our Operations network. Our warehouses are fast-paced environments where standing, walking, and having on-the-production floor conversations are common as a supply chain leader. As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for engaging, leading and developing your team in a warehouse environment. Your main focus will be motivating, mentoring, and managing your team to meet goals. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. As a people manager, you will ensure that your team has all the tools needed to succeed and maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance at work.

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
• Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site, most 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)

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026. (You must have all degree requirements 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.

Pay

• USA, NJ, Carteret - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, NJ, Robbinsville - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, Liverpool - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, Rochester - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, Staten Island - 73,300.00 - 82,500.00 USD annually