Lifting 50 Pounds At Amazon: Fact Or Fallacy? Here's The Inside Scoop

Webthey are asking if you are physically capable of lifting 50 lbs occasionally. There are very few items (aside from furniture) in a retail environment that realistically exceed 50 lbs. Webi have a part time retail job, and almost every position that's not a cashier or bagger has a requirement of being able to routinely lift at least 50, and up to 70+ pounds throughout. Webtraditionally, these two goals suggest different methods: Heavy weight and low reps for the former, more moderate weight and higher reps for the latter.

Webamazon’s official lifting requirement is 50 pounds, which is the maximum weight that an employee is expected to lift, carry, and maneuver during their shift. Webhey so how'd it go? I specifically looked for a position that didn't mention being able to lift x lbs but it ended up having that requirement buried somewhere in the application. What do the strength standards mean? Printable strength standard tables for men in pounds. Includes exercises like bench press, squat and deadlift.