basicly pass a drug screen and a background check. I do not believe they do a background check... you have to perform a test to check your grasp of the English language. and a high school diploma. and that you can read at a high school level, then a photo for an ID. and then pick the job you want and the shift you want...

You've heard the radio ads everywhere...."Apply today for immediate hire" but it was everything but.....applied mid November online. The application and assessment took about 2 hours, upon completion I received an email that the next step was to go in and meet with a "Placement Specialist." I chose to do so that same day. After arriving to the office and signing in, I was advised my application was not able to be located and told to come back the next day. After doing so, I successfully completed the process and given a start date. I arrived to Amazon on my start date only to be told I was not on the list citing my drug test was pending. By now it had been 2 weeks and no one contacted me to notify me of the delay. Being proactive I contacted the lab and they indeed needed some additional information, this cleared the hold, at least I thought. Later that same day, received a new welcome email of a new start and then 2 days later received an automated call that I would not be able to start my assignment. Contacted the online chat for associates who indicated that was a discrepancies and would have the local office call me back. Also advised to contact number in welcome letter, after doing so, the rep indicated that I was not eligible to work at Amazon., left me in total disbelief. Just trying to pick up some extra money, I have a stellar work history, impeccable references, and degreed with a strong work ethic. Never been arrested nor have I ever taken ANY recreational drugs. I usually pick up a 2nd job every year during the holidays and now this poorly executed process, I have missed out on seasonal work. I was advised that I could not be given specifics that affected that decision. Wonder if Amazon is aware of the employment practice discrepancies.