Fulfillment Area Manager Intern 2026 - California

Area Manager Intern

This is not a corporate, remote or office-based position. This is a ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2026 located within one of Amazon's fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations buildings. Amazon is seeking customer focused individuals eager to develop a collaborative leadership style with a team of hourly employees across our Operations network! Our warehouses are fast-paced supply chain environments where standing, walking, and having on-the-production floor conversations are common.

As an Area Manager Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn how to coach, motivate and mentor a team of Amazon associates in a warehouse environment. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. Your main focus will be learning to manage a team as well as developing a summer project in partnership with your site leadership.

Term : 10 weeks

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $28.85 / hr in our lowest geographic market up to $31.73 / hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits.

Benefits : Access to Amazon's Medical Advice Line, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and financial benefits.

Visit www.aboutamazon.com / workplace / facilities to find more information on each of our building types. Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

This posting encompasses all openings in the state(s) listed in title. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. Summer relocation and housing assistance provided if eligible.

Key job responsibilities :

• Learn to coach, manage and develop a team of 50-100 Amazon Associates
• Drive standard work and continuous improvement through an intern project
• Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment
• Stand / walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours
• Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and / or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site, most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
• Climb and descend stairs (when applicable)