DAY IN THE LIFE Working at an AMAZON Warehouse - Inside Footage | Amazon warehouse UK

DAY IN THE LIFE Working at an AMAZON Warehouse - Inside Footage.
Amazon warehouse UK
Hey guys this is my day in the life on an amazon warehouse worker, working at an amazon fulfilment centre. I wanted to show you inside footage of what it is like to work in the amazon warehouse.
My intent for this video was to be educational to these new employees. Amazon's employee retention rate is well known for being extremely low. Because of this, I wanted to show what an Amazon warehouse job actually entails. This video will allow potential employees to decided whether this job is a good fit for them instead of experiencing the job and quitting 2 days later.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi guys thanks for watching, just uploaded a video on how much amazon pays if your interested in that - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3PblWqugseWfKc

[@johndicksonkaraoke2554]

Amazon Employees Need To Unionize.

[@MrSosho]

im staring tonight for 4months.. i really need the "experience" and money so i'll try to stay strong its only 4 months after all... hopefully i'll survive

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

@@MrSosho Hi, yeah that's it, you should be ok. Just remember that finish line if it gets to much lol Good luck man, lets us know how you get on.

[@lukemoody3165]

Hi mate, I'd love to get in touch about a film we are making in Hemel, what's best contact for you?

[@TheSpaceman332211]

I'm surprised the EU/UK governments haven't intervened, this look mentally and physically tortuous. It's not on.

[@rivertwygzbed543]

Brexiteer Tory dinosaurs probably worship Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.

[@petronelacodreanu6274]

It is so hard, especially for women, they don't do the difference between genders

[@thornbird6768]

I’m guessing that’s why they pay £11 an hour plus shift allowance on nights ! It’s like any job you need to get used to it . I’d work there . Where are the other staff by the way ? The place looks empty !!

[@arrafibrahim3836]

They won't intervene because look who owns the company

[@CompuTechish]

@@petronelacodreanu6274 Unfortunately, genders seem to be a thing of the past or just made up to some people. I do get the sentiment that there are weak men and strong women but gender/sex can be relevant and does sometimes need to be taken into account. On a side note I have noticed that a certain task rarely get assigned to females. Sometimes it seems that females get prioritised for another task. Taller, stronger and faster men seem to get priority on a certain task too. I guess whatever the person is good at or suited to is where they try and put the people. If you good at something you’ll find yourself put on that task again and again. If your bad at something you’ll find that your rarely asked to do that task again if it can be avoided. (If you find yourself doing the same role everyday and are getting bored, tired or fancy a change mention it to a supervisor.) A lot of people seem willing help each other, you just have to ask sometimes. I have seen men helping women but also women helping men. Just work to the best of you capabilities and at my place they seem to gauge if your intentionally slacking or genuinely trying your best. As I read somewhere else, leverage the fact that your worst is someone else’s best. Just don’t be the worst.

[@sanha5191]

everyone saying this is hell but as an extreme introvert this is like the perfect job for me lol

[@j.m.marshall669]

You don't know how reassuring that is 😄

[@hardc0reloonasimp]

How would i apply? Is there an interview or do you just fill an application and meet them

[@shannons7101]

Literally same. My interview is on Monday !

[@leeturton9254]

The job has a terrible reputation and for good reason... modern day slavery

[@shannons7101]

@@leeturton9254 how do you expect millions of packages to be shipped? Not every warehouse is the same.

[@phatdayz]

Thank you for all you do looks like its really hard work and I apricate you for it its people like you that keep this world turning that some sadly dont even stop to think about honestly we would all be F****ED without people like you x

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, thanks i appreciate it.

[@Sssssssslf]

We survived before Amazon existed

[@optc-aaronjackson2496]

possibly the best inside video i have seen yet from the UK amazon warehouses, I find it very intriguing as i work at john Lewis right next to an amazon and have wondered whats it's like to work there. looks like you are run off your feet quite a lot but i guess that's what happens when you join the biggest retail giant in the world lol

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Yeah its not great in here, any openings at john lewis?? Lol

[@DejaVo0o0o5ive]

I could listen to you all day Steve, you have a kind & pleasant disposition! Thank you for this video, I've been toying with the thoughts to work for Amazon! I want to ask you does Amazon have light packaging items for those who can't lift heavy items/merchandise? Thank you for your video!!!

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Debbie, thanks that's really nice to hear. Yes it does, but with slightly different targets.

[@MrToby136]

I'll never be working at Amazon after watching this, anxiety to the max

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Toby, yeah there are better places to work thats for sure lol

[@ghstbird3338]

At one of the warehouses here in the US, they use ONLY PIT - The Cherry Picker/High Reach to pick and stow items and some of those items are really heavy and you have to go up, like 4 stories to pick and stow items/boxes. It's really brutal on the mind and body because you are doing that for 10 hours with two 20 minutes breaks and ONLY a 30 minutes lunch. If you work 40 hours a week, imagine the soreness, the loneliness, the tiredness etc etc. Amazon WILL NEVER change and what matters to them is - $$$$$$$. So it's a job that one does short-term to gain some income and move on.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, completely agree man! There only concern is money! could not care less about employees!

[@SavoxYT]

Which warehouse was this? I worked at the Rugeley centre in 2012... NEVER again.

[@SuguhaKirigaya-ll4mq]

It’s honestly not bad. Especially if you keep to yourself and do the work. Really good for introverts

[@yusufmac5397]

After months of looking for a job I finally got an appointment with Amazon! Man after seeing this video I don’t know man! I want to be getting on with it and grinding because I’m behind on so much but this looks stressful. I don’t like retail much anymore ngl been there for about 8 years now. I think I might just give it a go but still be on a hunt.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah it is not a long term job that is for sure! But it will keep the lights on while you look for something else. Good luck with it

[@nexra]

how’d it go

[@yusufmac5397]

@@nexra I ended up not doing it. Was too far for me, I’m in Birmingham closest place is 40miles away from me and they didn’t provide travel. Found dpd which is much closer and I’m enjoying it here

[@SideshowBob44]

@@yusufmac5397 Dodged a bullet there my friend

[@yusufmac5397]

@@SideshowBob44 is it? Have u been to the one near Coventry? What’s ur experience like over there? As a pick pack or unloader job

[@geeprince1674]

Hey man! Just stumbled on your video now. Your soundtrack is fire! Very informative video.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Gbenga, thanks man i appreciate the support.

[@KHK360]

Great video and insightful! Where are the other staff? Looked like you were the only one there in the warehouse! Even the parking lot looked like it had many spots empty...why?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, thanks i appreciate the support. Them shots were right at the end of the day when all the staff are downstairs about to clock out.

[@1qualitybacon]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse How much do you get paid?

[@oakleymaddox119]

@@1qualitybacon bruh

[@thornbird6768]

I asked the same thing ! Where is everyone ? They can’t be that short staffed 🤣

[@AR-cw4he]

Awsome Steve 👍🏼👍🏼

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, thanks mate appreciate the support.

[@patriciamasterson5748]

Love a video on flex employees and working customer returns at Amazon Warehouse.

[@bummedkumquat]

I used have ocd about washing my hands and care work seemed a nightmare but I got used to the dirtieness. It seems better than warehouse work. Support work is another option that's alright. If people are looking for a job.

[@clobyford8532]

I worked here for two days and I can say it was the worst experience of my life . I cried everyday because of the noise and how lonely you are just standing there working non stop . With only two 30 mins breaks !! I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah it's not good in this place! So many people quit after the first shift! Not many make it to there second day so congrats on that! Lol

[@drummonkeystuffuk1875]

I somehow managed to work 2 months there..until i finally had a breakdown and told em to stick it.

[@juddbrady1825]

Glad I just seen this. Got an interview tomorrow and this looks horrendous I’m not bothering. Thanks.

[@lukehughes4121]

Been working 11 months at the one in tilbury, it’s broken me physically and mentally and they just don’t care, whatever you do no one work here unless you absolutely have to!

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

@@juddbrady1825 just dodged a bullet man! lol

[@jenneh8816]

As someone who's a massive introvert with literally no life skills or qualifications, working here would be amazing! I'm applying for it soon as a night shift and I'm really excited. Hopefully it all goes well!

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Jenneh, good luck with it. Let us know how it goes.

[@compaaaron7230]

Hey I have a question I'm going to start this week is it hard depressing boring?

[@liza4757]

Did u start

[@DrSeussTruth]

Lol shout out to the ppl that make comments and leave people hanging

[@Eternal11.11]

Me too☯️, i start on monday

[@jessehowe2839]

Hi, when do the packers stick on the hazmat labels ?

[@SideshowBob44]

Do you still work there? I couldn't be on my feet all day for 12 hours... 8 hours at my old warehouse job was bad enough.

[@dalebaker5030]

bro, i used to work in a warehouse picking and packing 8:30-5:30. We'd have everything packed by 12 have an hour break and then stand around talking, doing the minimal and drinking tea. I feel like if any amazon worker like this man went there, they'd feel like they died and went to heaven.

[@nathplays9092]

Hey amazing video this helped me a lot to understand what goes on. Personally for you would you say it’s worth working at Amazon or not because I want to but I’m not sure. Hope you’re having a good day :)

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, it's hard to say. It is really tough going and you are on your feet for a long time, maybe start with just weekends and see how you get on? Good luck with everything man.

[@jellmz2604]

Hey, great video. One question - if you fail to work at the rates they expect, will they fire you? Or are they lenient to some extent?

[@M.E.828]

Dylan do you have robots that help out pick up things and take things to different areas like we do in the US?

[@pawnielsen2253]

Hi Steve. I really like your videos, thank you! I had my interview yesterday and I attended a right to work check at the local fulfillment centre and completed my background check and then got a call offering me a shift. I wonder if you have any tips on what the first day is like. I didn't receive any written information and I have no idea of where to go on my first day, what to expect or info on things like signing a contract, etc. Thank you :)

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Paw, congratulations on getting the job! On my first day we signed our contracts in the canteen area. As for the first day they will ease you into it, so you will be partnered with someone more experienced. Then on day 2 you will be on your own. Would say get some insoles for your trainers just to make life a little more comfortable as you will be on your feet all day. Good luck with everything, let me know how you get on.

[@pawnielsen2253]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse Thanks a lot for the tips! I have now received everything via email including instructions for an online induction and first day. I am a bit scared haha so will post an update once I've started. I hope all is going well for you, take care!

[@Hassan8619]

@@pawnielsen2253 which warehouse did you get into?

[@mjxfusionz7807]

@@pawnielsen2253 how did it go?

[@pawnielsen2253]

@@mjxfusionz7807 Hello, I just finished my first shift and I'm shattered but had a really good time. My instructor was really friendly and the FC is one of the new ones with robots so I guess that helps. 😀

[@benkeating4836]

Worked at amazon for a month, worst experience of my life, got my dream job a few weeks later so was outta there!

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Ben, good luck with the new job man! It will probably seem even better now you have worked here lol

[@12marcusboy]

Was it really that bad ? What was you made to do like which department

[@t7evenback196]

Hi mate, but if you work without scanner on peak and stow ? But the shelves don't have barcode ?

[@adogsdangly9907]

great vid!

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[@tomwoodland9607]

Can someone explain how packing boxes works? so someone brings you items and you just scan them which gives you the sticker with address on etc then you just put the item in a box and tape up and stick things on and you're done? how do you know what size box and stuff to use? i want to apply but seems too confusing and i dont want to apply to package boxes just to be rotated around to doing something else.

[@thornbird6768]

I’m guessing there’s a packing line !

[@ryanbrown4851]

Whenever I've got anything off amazon it seems like they just use any size box that fits lol

[@bug6978]

You have a screen which tells u what box to use

[@R_A120]

Would you recommend working their part time 20 hours a week? I've not heard great things but I think I could deal with it for two days, very drawn to the prospect of making £200 a week for two days work, but the horror stories make me uneasy about it

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, Yeah i think you could do part time. It is the constant grind that gets you lol Good luck with it.

[@Sam-xm3jx]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse can i have a flexible shift hours? im an international student who cant work more than 20 hours a week so can i spread them over 5 days?

[@joewillockthegoat7512]

Hi mate I was just wondering what time your shift starts and what time it ends I like the idea of only two days work for 200 quid let me know if possible

[@joewillockthegoat7512]

I’ve just applied for a sortstion operative do you know what that it? 🤣. Secondly the days I wanted to work are no possible and they said they will let me know when a place for the days become open, do you have any idea how long that will take? 🙏 thank you.

[@smith9808]

Would love to know how many people start and leave within the first month. I’m no slacker, but this sounds horrible. Unfortunately with Covid most likely bombing business around the world, this type of job is the future for many unfortunately.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah its pretty brutal in there. And staff turnover is crazy constant new faces everywhere, last week someone went home after there first break 3 hours in, didn't come back lol

[@joewillockthegoat7512]

Hi mate very insightful video! I am 18 years old and I am tempted to go for it, I’ve heard mixed reviews some saying it’s laid back and good lay some saying it’s the worst experience of their life what would you recommend bro

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi mate, i would say if your 18 get in there and do it, for a few reasons... 1. You can save some money especially if you do night shift, and if i was 18 i would be living at home and paying a fraction of a normal rent and then you can really start to save! 2. Reason number 2 is probably the most important, this job will give you perspective of what a bad working environment can be like! So when you leave, you will go into your next job and love it, and that perspective will stay with you! Let me know how you get on with it mate, and good luck.

[@joewillockthegoat7512]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse thank you so much for that response mate really helpful stuff really appreciate you taking time out of your day to reply to that :) I was just wondering for Amazon is the only job racking? Or is there any other jobs possible to do I don’t mind what I do tbh I’m just intrigued if there is a better task out there :)

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

@@joewillockthegoat7512 Hi, no worries happy to help. Yeah as time goes on you will do slightly different things, but this does depend on the supervisors you will have? and another thing to remember is even if you find a task that you think is better than the others and you would like to just do that, you can't. You will be constantly rotated.

[@Crusher-9054]

There is talk about putting an Amazon Fulfilment Centre just outside of Inverness.

[@maryliedtojoseph]

I've applied for part time work at an Amazon Warehouse as I'm just waiting to resubmit an essay for University which isn't until November. I'm used to doing 12 and a half hour shifts on incredibly low staffed hospital wards, so I'm not sure how I'll fare here! Got a phone call with the recruitment company tomorrow!

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, good luck with it!

[@lydiaadeleke6070]

How did it gi

[@k.s.333]

Question. When I order c. 20 cans of soup and the packer drops in a strip of air pillows to supposedly keep them from shifting, are they doing this: a) because they were instructed to do so, or b) for the lulz?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

20 cans of soup lol

[@bug6978]

We are told to add the air pillows but since we have to go so fast no one does it properly

[@angelinabetty]

Has anyone experience of working in a Nestlé or Ferrero warehouse?

[@kapo6256]

I'm a 18 year old student planning on applying for a weekend job down there. I don't mind staying on my feet for 11 hours straight as I have worked that kind of job before since 16, I'm just asking if the stuff you have to do is as complicated as they make it out to be? Are there a lot of details you need to be paying attention to? I'm just hoping the job is quick to learn for newcomers looool, thanks in advance

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, it can be a little overwhelming at first but as soon as you get use to the process you will be ok. And if its only weekends it might not crush your soul as much as if was full time lol You'll smash it man, good luck!

[@dex7380]

Hey, so how's it going so far? I've applied to amazon today and have an interview on Monday. I need some cash to support me while studying

[@gymversus]

Hey Steve, great insight. Are you at EMA1 location? Would love to ask for your help with a single unit we have "FC processing" and how to locate? Seller support is of no use and we are 4-months down the line. Hope to hear from you! Tom

[@SideshowBob44]

He’s not customer support lol

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah there no good lol what's up

[@nickcc20]

This is a legacy site, avoid at all costs. Robotics sites are much easier. Plus you will start off in pick and stow, but it is much more fun in shipping.

[@jordangilfoyle]

Great video mate, got a telephone interview tomorrow and just wondering if you can tell me what to expect from it?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Jordan, they will ask you quite a few questions. Just remember to mention you are good at working to targets, get along well with others, and are a team player. They might also ask you why you want to work for amazon, i got that in mine. I said i love the fact that i might be working for a world leader in so many fields, and knowing if i do my job well, i have the potential to have a job for life. They will eat that up lol Good luck man, let us know how you get on.

[@thieftakers]

Can you remember any of the questions Jordan ? Got my interview soon mate

[@Vatermau5]

Where is the location of the plant that you work at?

[@karlJCompton]

I was thinking of applying for this job as in Coventry there are seasonal working jobs being advertised (until January) and thought of applying because I'm an introvert and suffer from social anxiety and thought being in a busy environment would do good esp. when it's only temporary. but nah LOL this looks brutal and I still have a bit of back pain from an injury so thanks for the video. very insightful and just confirmed that warehouse work/environment is not for me. ps this guy is CUTE

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Carl, no problem. I am sure you will find something soon, and it will be a lot better than this! Good luck.

[@playz452]

Under pressure lol pressure and stress comes from the inside mind over matter brother when your walking around the warehouse remember you don't care and that Amazon don't matter

[@denizbakkaloglu1201]

I worked 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, in a Tesco warehouse before. Are there 8-hour shifts 5 days a week at the Amazon warehouse? Because I want to work 8 hours 5 days a week

[@theobesept408]

With the targets 'they' set, how does anyone manage to hold a job down? I always give big thumbs up to Amazon workers, always very appreciative for their hard work.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, thanks man! Yeah it's crazy in here!

[@BergenholtzChannel]

That's exactly what I wondered.

[@joewillockthegoat7512]

Hi mate, commented a while back but I was just wondering a couple things. One, do you need to drive forklifts for the warehouse? And two have you heard about the 1000 pound startup they’re doing?

[@user.0704]

The £1000 startup is actually pretty good. You get £500 after working 40 days and another £500 after working 80. I've just applied

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Joe, no you don't need a forklift licence. And the startup is just for new starters to get them in the door, it doesn't effect people who have already been putting the hard work for them! Typical amazon.

[@user.0704]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse do amazon drug test? If so, which test do they use. I'm getting mixed answers from Google

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

@@user.0704 They don't at our factory, but others might be different. They would have to fire all of the management here if they did lol

[@user.0704]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse haha lol, cheers!

[@Crazydiamond123]

thanks for the video, when you go in how do you know where you will be working and what you doing? do you get told beforehand? x

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah you get told when you arrive

[@octagonmixltd]

Thank you.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

You're welcome! 👍

[@iTzCorey]

I worked at amazon and quit within a week, absolute torture and i'm 21 and healthy so i cant imagine how unfit people work here....for people asking if Amazon is a good place to work just ask yourselves why Amazon is like the number 1 company in the world for staff turnovers? Amazon could fire 50 people and they know 100 more will be waiting to join its why they can afford to work you hard and have high targets that are barely even reachable, 160 items an hour it seems in the US but UK is 180 items and they're talking about increasing this to 200! only good thing is pay but you'll be treated like cattle and if you fail to hit hourly targets you'll just be sacked, worst job i ever applied for....i seen mixed reviews and fell for it, also be aware they can rotate you around whenever they want! i applied for packing boxes and one day was put on forklift driving and all sorts and i wasn't even trained for it! safe to say it didn't go so well..another reason i left, seems US warehouses don't make you wear a uniform?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Yeah man it is crazy in there! I feel your pain!

[@seoulrainme]

I start on the 11th but I’ve been doing very hardcore research. I pretty much get paid the same as Amazon 15.60, just a 30 cents difference where I am… I’m kinda thinking of sticking with this and not going to Amazon… I just like that Amazon has set shifts (I’m supposed to be Wednesday-Saturday 7-5:30pm) but then again I’m like ehhh idk… it wouldn’t be my first factory job, but I see so many negative reviews working there… I’m really on the fence on if I should just stay where I am for now, or give it a try..

[@gb1984yt]

What do you take home a week on nights I was at huttton Cranswick sausage factory and made about 300 but it was 4on 4off 12hr shifts on nights, completely a bastard but you get a good time off each week My question is...is the shift patterns the same(continental) and is it comparable pay scale,or is it not worth working it!?

[@dalebaker5030]

for 12 hour days 300 is horrific mate. Did you at least get good breaks? my mate worked at a food factory doing 12 hour shifts but got 4x30 minute break every 2 hours. was yours like that?

[@Thepapperman]

Is it really hot and muggy in the warehouse during the spring and summer? And do they have ac?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, Yes it is and no they don't lol It can get ridiculous in there!

[@TheKratoKiller]

I got a job there working nights lasted 2 days before I quit. worst job I've ever done

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah there are definitely better places to work! Lol It's horrible in there

[@thieftakers]

Do you get paid for your breaks ? How many breaks and how long are they ? Thanks for answering

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Chris, breaks are 30min but 20 really as you need time to actually get to the canteen, queue for food as they try to get as many people in as possible! Then wolf it down, then back to work with indigestion! It is paid though ................. silver lining haha

[@LeoJr_]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse is the food free

[@davidhorsfall8546]

Great video mate, I start there on the 14th oct, was just wondering if you're still there, im nearly 48 lol, but need to do something after being off sick for 2 years

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Dave, thanks for the support i appreciate it. You should be ok in the first week, What Shift are you on ??

[@davidhorsfall8546]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse 7.30 - 18.00, Thursday until Sunday starting this Thursday 6th Oct, they phoned me and asked if I could start earlier

[@lalikalalika1752]

This billionaire company could give you more for your weekend work!

[@mylesgoward5954]

Out of interest did you stay or leave. I have heard so many mixed reviews on indeed ect.

[@travellingblade3015]

I used to stow but I was lucky enough to work at a warehouse where the robots brought me the shelves. The stowing system you explained sounds horrendous.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi man, yeah we need some of them robots! lol

[@travellingblade3015]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse You still there?

[@haischool]

Good stuff.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, thanks man happy you enjoyed it.

[@fletcherharris8744]

I’m starting mine next week now I’m terrified , I’m not sure if I want to go now 😂

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Fletcher, haha don't worry you'll be okay. Worst case, just stick it out for a few months while you look for something else.

[@ryu7055]

Its terrible the first couple weeks you will get use to it like a month in. Its a really difficult job mentally and physically so be prepared

[@Michelle-ul1wm]

I’ve just gotten accepted as a sortation operative and I’m so scared now after reading the comments to start lol

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Michelle, haha don't worry you'll be ok.

[@eunjjiglow22]

me too😭

[@dmbdamn5599]

I work as a Sortation operative in the midlands and it is really easy. We basically have no pick rate and the managers are really relaxed, can go toilet when you want etc. How are you finding it?

[@Michelle-ul1wm]

@@dmbdamn5599 I actually got offered another job with higher pay so I didn’t go for it

[@dmbdamn5599]

@@Michelle-ul1wm what was the wage what amazon were offering you?

[@jason4275]

I want to do loading and unloading I know I will hate being a stower or picker.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah its pretty tough going.

[@theultimatewarrior18]

Just got from work at Amazon i barely made it up my steps to my place Amazon warehouse is no joke

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah its crazy! best thing to do ........ get in and sleep for a few days, because i know you have earned it! I feel your pain!

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

@Miles Prower They didn't give us any shoes, i had to go out and buy steel toe cap boots with no give because sometimes i have to go into the goods-in area for 2 minutes a day ! Its crazy man

[@janellecampbell2234]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse Could you share the hourly pay please?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

@@janellecampbell2234 Hi Janelle, funny you should ask I'm just recording a video about that now, with overtime rates and everything included. Will be uploading it on Saturday.

[@PEEERRRR]

@@janellecampbell2234 it's really low don't even bother with this job.

[@spacejam8765]

I got an interview for amazon tomorrow. Sadly it's for cartering. Something I hate. It would be a dream to work in this part of the job.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, your auto correct changes nightmare to dream ?? lol

[@Ben-3984]

Do u just work alone all day and 3 on 4 off how many hours a week is that? I’m thinking of perm weekends with 4 off threw the week or 4 on 3 off day shift

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Ben, its 4 on 3 off and 10 hour days so 40 per week.

[@Ben-3984]

Thanks so what about the work is it solo or team based also what the recruitment process like? Place opening up near where I live and dunno if I should leave where I’m at now n go for there or not.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

@@Ben-3984 Well you have your own targets to hit, so its petty individual. Recruitment is fairly straight forward - email - telephone interview - face to face interview - job offer. Or thats what happened to me.

[@thieftakers]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse is that picking figure achievable ? if not are they on your back ready to sack you?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

@@thieftakers Hi Chris, if you get a really good stack in the mourning then maybe ?? but you would be going 100mph to get it done. They are on your back all the time! I got pulled to one side because my toilet break was 2min and 30secs! It's nuts in there!

[@OneKLPh1L]

What about if u newbie. Is there like a induction week ?

[@FreePigeon]

Yoo, the job centre is pushing me into an interview for Amazon soon. I'm a severe asthmatic working with 50% lung capacity, I've told them I'm most likely not physically able to do this at those kinds of speeds, which imo is a good enough reason to not apply for the place on my own. But hey, they don't wanna hear it so here we go I guess.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, good luck with it 👍 Let us know how you get on

[@marklola12]

Glad i watched this because i saw the US video where it has those rumba machines bringing those tall cage like shelving where you just stay in your own section and just shove items in the gaps...i was to look and apply for that kinda of job but seeing the UK does not have that i wont bother

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi mate, yeah they have it pretty easy in the US by comparison. Hopefully this video saved you from applying haha

[@marklola12]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse oh it did, see I'd love to not really have to Interact with anyone but I was going off the videos from the US Amazon that look way better inside and like that job it looked alot bette than what is in this video so won't be bothered, so appreciate it

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

@@marklola12 No worries, happy to help 👍

[@charliepearton9596]

Don't use trainers.. Use walking trainer shoes Merrill... . For walkers/hikers . More support in them. And get arch support insoles

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Charlie, thats a really good tip, thanks man.

[@fatboy3677]

Hi bro, loved the video! I have applied and my interview is soon, is it quite hard? I’d really love this job

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, good luck with it. Initially it is very tough but if you stick it out it gets a little better........ but it's not great lol Look at getting some insoles to where in your trainers as you will be on your feet for 12hours!

[@fatboy3677]

@@LifeAtTheWhitehouse haha excellent , thank you brother All the best!

[@sparkeydmh]

Absolute shithole. Avoid at all costs working here man. Sign on.

[@Jacksonknox834]

Wow sounds tough.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Yeah really difficult.

[@DuceifyFitness]

Good job you don’t do warehouse work in Lidl, they expect ludicrous pick rates in every area. For example Fruit & Veg, most boxes are 15-25kg each and they expect a pick rate of 235 per hour, now imagine doing that for 5-6 hours straight sometimes 1-2 weeks on the bounce. They also expect big pick rates of 200+ in Chiller, Freezer, Ambient, Bulk, Non-Food etc I find it backbreaking work and I’m a former Personal Trainer in good shape and strong and find it seriously fatiguing!!! My muscles literally kill, even my elbow joint is getting seriously ruined from constant flexed position of picking boxes up...

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Elliott, so you'r lifting 5,875kg per hour ?? or over 70,000 kg or 70 Tonnes in one 12 hour shift ?? Thats the same as the space shuttle Endeavour! Not sure that's right lol

[@BAMitzSAM]

My husband works at Lidl warehouse too and complains and wants to go to Amazon cos he thinks it'll be an easier life but I'm not sure. I don't think the grass is always greener

[@arthurjones1991]

literally applied for a job today. i know it’s gonna be hell but ngl i need the money lmao. hope i actually get the job 😩

[@willwyatt8806]

You'll get it, along with many others, it wont just be you on the day zero and day one. It took me around 3 weeks to go from application to first day.

[@arthurjones1991]

@@willwyatt8806 sound, cheers :) mental health is already rock bottom, figure it can’t get any lower, may as well make some money while im at it 🤡

[@willwyatt8806]

@@arthurjones1991 yeah believe me it’ll make it worse than you could expect lol. When they call you asking about availability and stuff. Be sure to ask them what job you’ll be doing. I applied expecting to stack boxes and do something simple, turned out I was driving trucks around and had to work at up to 40 feet in the air. It was the worst experience of my life

[@arthurjones1991]

@@willwyatt8806 nah man trust me it couldn’t get any worse, only way is up. but that’s helpful advice, i appreciate it :)

[@thieftakers]

@@willwyatt8806 hey will I’ve got a telephone interview coming up can you give me any tips ? Also an online assessment if you pass that

[@missstormchaser1]

I noticed while you were picking and packaging items the addresses weren't on, once the items go for postage how do you know what's what or is there a seriel number so the addresses can be added once your picked items head out for shipping? Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in, in assuring our orders are delivered as quickly as 12 hours later 😀 you guys rock and are certainly the back bone to amazon. Thank you ❤✌

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Lou, that info is on the other side. Did it that way so i would not be giving peoples details out. Thanks for the support, i apprecite.

[@thieftakers]

Hi Steve, I have a telephone interview soon what questions can I expect to be asked ? Also if I pass I have an online assessment next ? Any tips please and I’ll buy you a beer 🍺😊

[@JimmyGrimbleRB]

Is this for the new warehouse opening in gateshead by any chance?

[@lilneets5141]

@@JimmyGrimbleRB I've got one for Redditch tomorrow

[@ZombiezGamingHD]

is part-time okay? 10-hour shifts 2 days a week?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah i think that would be doable, as long as it covers everything you need. Good luck with it man!

[@user-ds8gf3ki2g]

I’m staring that exactly tommore il tell you how it went

[@madmike9682]

If you ordered something from amazon, and its from your warehouse, do you get it at the end of the shift, or do you get it delivered, save fuel or waste fuel

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Haha, it gets delivered 😂

[@Sssssssslf]

Great question!

[@devanste50]

So what city are u in ?

[@themodestwoodworker7317]

He says it’s sped up but this is how fast you have to work this fast

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Haha it is crazy in there!

[@alexw7629]

And I signed up for full time I need to brace myself for this 😅

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Batten down the hatches! Lol

[@gcasello494]

Same! I'm a 5"5 18 year old as well, let's see how it goes lmao

[@alexw7629]

@@gcasello494 just started I’ve done 2 shifts now, Im doing packing and I was expecting to be knackered but I’m not my legs just ached, also I need to speed the hell up 😅

[@makellosmedia8554]

@@alexw7629 you’ll get faster. I’ve been at Amazon for a year. Started off in AFE and stayed the entire time. 77 packing rate first week, second week hit 177, and continued to climb. 260 an hour packing rate. For my fulfillment center that’s good. You can do it! Lol. They are slave drivers though. I’m currently on leave due to my wrists.

[@alexw7629]

@@makellosmedia8554 you must have gained super powers or something they told us on the first day we should eventually get to 90 an hour and I wasn’t even sure how I’d get to that but I guess I will 😂

[@Eternal11.11]

Gotta eat loads of fruit before and on breaks to keep you energised🙏exercise lots too so physical jobs become less draining 🙏

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Fraze, yeah got to keep that energy up for all them steps lol

[@bloodthrone1]

I suffer with depression & anxiety. I'm supposed to be having a phone interview with Amazon for a job to work in their newish fulfilment centre in my area. This is really throwing me off. I know every job is a challenge but this looks ridiculous.

[@clue5779]

I was the same, theres a new site in my area that I applied for. I took the job and I don't know if it was because of the new site but the management there was horrible about my mental health. I think it made mine worse for a while after working there. Just a heads up

[@wanaco1234]

Seen an underground doc on how pickers are hired for cheap labour. Undocumented peeps in white vans. Can’t find it on KZbin no more.

[@Paul-yw9pg]

Hi can I ask while iam writing this I start at Amazon tomorrow but the time you might read this might been there for months lol but me question is will I are do you get a full contract after your 8 months is over with just like to know and all so are you timed in ever section you work in thanks

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Paul, mostly they roll people from temporary to temporary contracts which is awful. But if there is a real shortage of staff the will give a permanent one. And yes your are timed doing everything, even going to the toilet!!

[@imanewest]

how long did it take for them to reply to ur job application?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Imane, about 2 weeks.

[@Sssssssslf]

Are you allowed to wear earphones to listen to music whilst picking?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, technically you are not allowed but everyone does it, so up to you 👍

[@weepingangel6805]

I've just applied and have an interview scheduled. I'm literally on my arse at the moment, I'm actually homeless living out of a tent and have been for the last 2 weeks, and will probably have to do so for the next 3 months at least. I've always worked white-collar, so I wouldn't normally take a job like this but I'm desperate to get off Universal Credit - I can't even look at myself in the mirror right now claiming benefits even if I am homeless. I gotta work my way out of this mess and right now Amazon or Tesco warehouse is the only realistic option. I wish myself luck!

[@IzieGraham]

Being homeless doesn't define who you are ❤ I'm sure you'll smash your interview, it's just the beginning of you getting your life back! I wish you all the luck in the world

[@weepingangel6805]

@@IzieGraham Thanks. It definitely doesn't define who I am - and if you saw me you would never know I was homeless unless I told you. Like I have access to 24/7 gym (for showers and storing belongings in locker) and am able to get my clothes laundered for fairly cheap. Food isn't an issue (thank god for Wetherspoons breakfast - 1400calories for £5). And it's summer, so I'm not freezing at night. Right now I'm sitting in Cafe Nero and I look just like anyone else doing work.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi man, your gonna smash the interview, get the job and start turning things round! Wishing you all the luck in the world man! Let us know how you get on.

[@IzieGraham]

@@weepingangel6805 That's good to hear that you are still doing your best to take care of yourself. I'm sure you will get out of this situation soon enough! Good luck with the interview and yes definitely let us know how it goes!

[@digvijaykadam1262]

you will get the job

[@ionelchelu7722]

What location is this unorganized,cause after 7 years spent in Amazon in several FC I never seen this situations.... With all due respect..

[@killakam649]

Your Romanian you lot are alright

[@abimhhgrrcunzolebh1688]

How much do they pay for weekends?

[@tahirahmed33]

How did u get a camera 📷 in there , they don't allow any video recording in the warehouse

[@Jakkaribik1]

Camera allowed probably not but amazon for this work hasnt invested much in any security so really there are to many people working to get sure everyone follows the rules maby for every 50 Working People there are im guessing max 2 Managers and one Guard to be attentive and what real damage could they cause read a couple of private letters burn some things?

[@youtubeaccount458]

So basically amazon are a joke with all their workers. I used to be a delivery driver and it was unreal what they expected. 170-180 drops a day. You literally do not have time for a break, I used to start in the morning and keep going until I finished just to be able to get it done. And that's a 8-10 hour day. And once you finish they make you go and help someone else who might be struggling. If you take even just a 10 min break it puts you behind by a lot. No toilet breaks so you WILL be pissing in a bottle throughout the day. Dunno how the ladies manage. And some of the routes are ridiculous. They expect you to drive a 3.5t van up tiny little country roads barely big enough for a car. Then when a car comes the opposite way, well.... you're 💩 outta luck. Same thing with delivering to some of these rich people houses in the country with driveways a mile long, then when you get to the house there's no where to turn your big van around. 😡 All that kinda stuff takes up a lot of time and makes you slower but do your bosses care? Do they heck. They phone you and moan and moan. Plus you have to follow the speed limit at all times and your speed, braking, steering and phone use is all recorded. So basically it's impossible. You're supposed to knock the customers door, wait for them to answer and hand them their parcel. But in reality there literally is no time to do that and that's exactly why people get their parcels dumped on their doorstep. It's not because the drivers are lazy twats it's because they're seriously overworked and just don't have the time to wait for every customer to get up and answer the door. I was one of those drivers that would wait for every customer because I just couldn't bring myself to dump peoples parcels on their doorstep. And it made me have to work even harder and it was too much so I quit. Oh and if you are caught dropping someone's parcel on their doorstep you get fired. You never get bonus because it doesn't go by individual performance it goes by company performance. So basically you could work your nuts off all month and you still won't get bonus because a few people in your company didn't perform well 😡 absolute joke! Oh and you HAVE to ask for I.D for every single age verification parcel (alcohol etc) even if the customer is 90 years old!!! You still have to ask which again, takes up time waiting for the old man who can barely walk go and find his wallet and I.D. Smh. Not only do you feel like a right tit asking old people for I.D but you feel mean for making them struggle. Edit - I also now have Tendonitis in both feet and have a bad knee from being an amazon delivery driver.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Tray, wow that sounds crazy!! Happy you got outta of there man!

[@octagonmixltd]

Wow! This is an eye opening experience you've scripted for readers and future Amazon Warehouse operatives like me. Thank you.

[@moonna8088]

No barcodes on bin locations? your stocks must be very out of whack. or do you use unique barcode for every item in the warehouse? when stowing, surely you must have to scan a bin location then the item to stow that item in that location... i really don't get it. I think this has to be one of worst warehouse setup Ive seen.

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, it's absolutely awful !! People come in for there first shift, go home at lunch time and never come back!

[@SuperJay916]

I’m a stower from America and we have robots that come bring us pods. After watching this I guess I’m so lucky 😂

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, i would love one of them little robots haha.

[@kjm-ch7jc]

How did you film if security checks you for electrical items, unless amazon allowed you to do it for publicity.

[@SideshowBob44]

This is UK and looks like a small place, they prob don't care about security, you can see he walked straight up

[@nickcc20]

You can take your phone in due to COVID-19

[@AKking27]

I feel for you buddy

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Thanks man, it's a pretty intense job Lol.

[@paulclark208]

I know someone who is an area manager of Amazon and she’s 23. If that’s not alarming I don’t know what is

[@paulclark208]

@Janik Bily it’s ridiculous and that’s why that company’s turn over of staff is high.

[@anubisanubis9450]

23 :o

[@user.0704]

You sound jealous mate.

[@paulclark208]

@@user.0704 you must be joking, have you seen how bad Amazon is to work. The turn over of staff is shocking and the targets are unrealistic to achieve

[@anubisanubis9450]

@@user.0704 For working for Amazon? 😂 Doubtful

[@denizbakkaloglu1201]

Is that warehouse in london ? If it is in london, can you write the post code because I want to work in amazon warehouse in london

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, no sorry its not London.

[@12marcusboy]

Do you work at the tilbury amazon by chance ?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, no not the tilbury one.

[@KidneyMush]

I gotta say, i was surprised how there seemed to be nobody around...i wasn't expecting that...i thought it would be people everywhere...

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, those shots were at the end of the day when everyone was downstairs clocking out. It's normally rammed lol

[@standrewpics]

That’s why they don’t accept mobile phones on site then . I applied via Adecco Amazons shambolic recruitment agency . Recruitment process also a nightmare , I waisted over 2 hours of my life applying for a job one job that somehow turned into two job applications. First job I received a contract of employment, I turned down two over job opportunities as I thought I had a job offer having received an offer of employment contract then a week later was told I was not accepted . Then two weeks later after starting a new job I had Adecco email me about a start day for this other job. An absolute farce . Amazons Adecco employment agency messed me around far to much . It’s also an uncaring government that allows this sort of slave employment and shambolic employment agency’s to flourish .

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi, yeah the whole thing is a complete mess!

[@Rosmeistah]

How many steps a day doing this job?

[@LifeAtTheWhitehouse]

Hi Stefan, anywhere from 25,000 - 30,000 normally.