Amazon.com, Inc. is looking to hire part-time associates for its Kent fulfillment center.

The positions pay $13.50 per hour and the shifts are five days in a row, generally including a Saturday or Sunday, working three to five hours per day. Other shifts may be two days per week up to 10 hours per day.

The fulfillment associates may be required to receive products using radio frequency scanners and relocate products using powered-equipment (i.e. forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and walkie-riders). They also may be required to sort, pack and ship customer orders and troubleshoot problems to resolution. Fulfillment associates are expected to understand aspects of production; adhere to strict safety, quality and production standards.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old; have a high school diploma or equivalent; be willing and able to work available shifts; be able to read and take direction in English; be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation; be able to stand/walk for up to 10 hours; be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach; be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs); be able to work on a secure mezzanine at a height of up to 40 feet (applies to buildings with mezzanines); be willing and able to work on powered equipment – for example forklift or cherry picker.

The preferred qualifications include computer experience; excellent communication skills – able to coach, train and assist team members; thinks outside of the box; searches for innovative solutions.

Amazon also has several full-time openings in Kent from a human resources manager to an IT support engineer.

Other job openings in the Seattle area include seasonal hires in Bellevue, Seattle, Dupont, Kirkland and Sumner.

For more information and to apply for a job, go to amazonfulfillmentcareers.com.