Coronavirus: Amazon India hiring to fill close to 50,000 seasonal jobs; here’s how you can apply

By Team Newsable | First Published May 22, 2020, 3:55 PM IST

Amazon India is hiring 50,000 people for seasonal jobs. Here is how you an apply. Amazon India has opened close to 50,000 seasonal roles to meet the surge in demand from people relying on Amazon’s service, particularly those most vulnerable to being out in public

Bengaluru: Amid the health crisis due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Amazon India has announced that it has opened nearly 50,000 seasonal roles to meet the surge in demand.

“As India continues to maintain social distancing to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon India firmly believes it has a unique role to play providing a critical service for the community; to help them get the items they need for their families without leaving their homes,” the company said on its blog.

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It added, “Amazon India today (May 21) announced that it has opened close to 50,000 seasonal roles to meet the surge in demand from people relying on Amazon’s service, particularly those most vulnerable to being out in public. This will be a variety of roles in their fulfilment centres and delivery network including part-time flexible work opportunities as independent contractors with Amazon Flex.

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“The associates will join other thousands of associates across Amazon India’s fulfilment and delivery network and assist them to pick, pack, ship and deliver customers’ orders more efficiently.”

“We are creating work opportunities for close to 50,000 seasonal associates across our fulfilment and delivery network. This will also keep as many people as possible working during this pandemic while providing a safe work environment for them.” said Akhil Saxena, VP, Customer Fulfilment Operations, APAC, MENA & LATAM, Amazon.

The company said it has implemented a number of measures to take care of the employees, customers and others during the health crisis.

“While creating these opportunities, Amazon remains committed to the health and safety of its associates, partners, employees, and customers, and has implemented a number of measures towards their well-being. The company has made close to 100 significant process changes in their operations for the safety of its people which include mandatory face covering, daily temperature checks in buildings, increased frequency and intensity of cleaning at all sites including regular sanitization of frequently touched areas, and awareness-building among associates on safety requirements around hand-washing and hand sanitization,” it said.

“For those interested to apply for these seasonal opportunities, they can call 1800-208-9900 or send an email to seasonalhiringindia@amazon.com,” Amazon India said.

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