XL Warehouse Team Member(Contract)|Santa Cruz
Posted on January 07, 2026
Santa Cruz Role Highlights
Position: XL Warehouse Team Member (Flexible/Contract, Santa Cruz) Employer: Amazon XL (Hiring in Santa Cruz) Based in: Santa Cruz, CA (a vibrant local hub) Status: New Santa Cruz listing (actively interviewing).
Compensation: $20-$24/Hour (approx. $45.8k/Year) Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered. Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Santa Cruz.
Position Scope
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Santa Cruz location.
- This Santa Cruz-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Amazon XL team in Santa Cruz, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Santa Cruz, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Go Big with Amazon XL
Role Overview
Not everything fits in a small brown box. At our XL Fulfillment Centers, we handle the big stuff—televisions, kayaks, furniture, and exercise equipment. As an XL Warehouse Associate, you will use specialized equipment like clamp trucks and order pickers to move heavy, bulky inventory. This role is perfect for those who want to learn new skills and operate powered industrial machinery.
What You'll Do
- Heavy Lifting: Team lift items weighing over 50 lbs securely and safely.
- Machine Operation: Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) such as forklifts, center riders, and clamp trucks (Paid certification provided!).
- Order Prep: Pick large items and stage them for delivery.
- Safety Checks: Inspect equipment daily and report any maintenance needs.
Why XL?
- Higher Pay: We offer premium pay rates for heavy/bulky handling roles.
- Skill Certification: Gain transferable skills and licenses for heavy equipment operation.
- Full Benefits: Health, vision, dental, 401(k), and more starting immediately.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways to become a trainer or operations manager.
Qualifications
- Must be 18+ years old.
- Valid driver's license (may be required for certain equipment).
- Willingness to learn how to operate heavy machinery.
- Ability to lift heavy objects frequently with a team.