Need to generate some extra income to pay your bills or plan for the holidays? There are a surprising number of ways to earn money on Amazon – and we aren’t even talking about just selling products. From becoming a direct hire to contracting as an independent worker, these opportunities can help.
Amazon offers a litany of opportunities for those looking for work. While there are full and part-time warehouse and virtual jobs for people who want full-time employment, the company also offers small task side-gigs and driving jobs with uniquely flexible scheduling. In this post, we’ll explore these opportunities and help you identify which are best for you.
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Work Directly for the Company
Amazon has been opening fulfillment centers all over the country and they are always looking for new associates to work in the warehouses. There are opportunities year-round for those who want to work directly for the company, but with the holidays approaching, they’ll be looking to beef up their staff numbers temporarily to compensate. Pay is competitive, and the company offers healthcare, overtime pay, paid time off, employee discounts, and tuition reimbursement.
Amazon also has a number of virtual job listings for people who love serving others and flourish in customer service roles. These jobs involve either phone or web-chat communication to help solve customer service issues. This job isn’t for the faint of heart; you’ll definitely need some patience to deal with complaints. That said, the feeling of accomplishment when you fix someone’s problems is amazing!
Mechanical Turk
Amazon’s Mechanical Turk platform is for independent freelancers looking to complete odd jobs for companies in need. The tasks you will find here are considered “Human Intelligence Tasks,” meaning that they rely on basic human interaction for completion but don’t necessarily need advanced skills. Options include surveys and simple data entry tasks, with a small number of writing tasks.
On MTurk, price is set by the person requesting the project. It may also be dictated by how much time takes you to get the job done. You aren’t going to earn a full-time income here, but you can earn a consistent side-income if you make the time for it.
Drive for Amazon Flex
Put your car to work for you by driving for Amazon Flex. Amazon has been working hard to find unique ways to get packages delivered faster. A lot of Amazon Prime orders are now delivered by Flex drivers, plainclothes contractors who are earning anywhere from $18 to $25 per hour to work short, flexible shifts.
Amazon offers a litany of other methods for making money – some far more expedient than others. In addition to these options, you might also try selling on your website as an affiliate, publish books via the Kindle platform, sell crafts on Amazon Handmade, or get creative with Amazon Merch designs. This company continues to grow and is overflowing with opportunities to earn!
~Here’s to Your Success
