I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Amazon (Phoenix, AZ) in Jul 2015
Interview
Possibly the easiest interview I have been to. I walked into their third party staffing company, Integrity Staffing, and followed six steps. I signed in and filled out forms on computers. Then I sat down and watched a video about what to expect working in a warehouse. I waited to take my picture for a badge then I talked to someone one on one regarding the position and pay. She told me they would call back whenever they needed people.
Not too bad pretty easy and straightforward, simple question surrounding handling and moving. Make sure you know basic safety rules as they will ask you, for example how do you carry heavy items.
Apply online, go to the on-site office for oral drug swab and ID picture. Start date is assigned once background check comes back. The actual start date will depend on how fast the check comes back but isn't normally delayed.
Very simple and straight forward. Drug Test and Valid ID. Very few forms to to complete and a very short waiting time. The staff was very professional and efficient. Helped you with any questions or parts that you were unsure about.