Area Manager 2026 – Ohio (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

About the role

This full‑time, entry‑level position is located within an Amazon fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other operations building. As an Area Manager you will lead a team of 50‑100 hourly Amazon Associates, motivating, mentoring, and managing them to meet safety, quality, attendance, and performance goals. The role involves standing, walking, and on‑the‑production‑floor conversations in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate 50‑100 direct‑report Amazon Associates.
• Work independently in an autonomous environment.
• Stand or walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Work shift patterns that may include nights, weekends, and holidays; most sites follow a fixed 4‑day work week with 3 days off.
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, and operate PIT equipment where applicable.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Climb and descend stairs when applicable.
• Maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree completed between May 2024 and August 2026 (all degree requirements must be met before the first day).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Medical, financial, and other benefits are available (see Amazon Benefits). Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Basic Life & AD&D insurance, supplemental life plans, EAP, mental‑health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave are included. Relocation benefits are offered at the time of offer to eligible candidates. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future; candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention.

Pay

Base salary range $65,200 – $75,000 annually (varies by location). Compensation includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

Shifts can last up to 12 hours and typically follow a fixed 4‑day work week with 3 days off. Employees must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs.