CamperForce Newsletter June 2013

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Camper Check

List

Make

Campground

Reservaons.

Provide

Educaonal

Vericaon toyour

CamperForce

Team.

Take inventory

of your tness

level

This month we wanted to talk

about a benefit you cant put a

dollar amount on! You know

about all of the great amenities

associated with our program: Paywell above minimum wage, pay

for every hour worked,

complimentary campsites, season

completion bonus, but one

benefit thats worth its weight in

gold is the benefit of building

lasting friendships!

If you are thinking of joining us

for the first time this season and

are concerned about feeling

alone then dont be! At each of

our CamperForce locations in

Kansas, Kentucky, & Nevada

youll be surrounded by fellow

CamperForce associates who get

together to make new friends

and reacquaint with old ones,

share good food, good stories,

and good times around the

campfire, or around the table. In

some ways, thats worth more

than money!

A great work camping

experience is one of the

benefits of the Amazon

CamperForce Program!

CamperForceThe Value of Friendship

I N S I D E

T H I S I S S U E

Value of

Friendship

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Get through

Security

Issue Free

2

On the Road 3

Site Info 4

CampgroundReservation

Guidelines

6

Referral Info 7

Referral Info 8

Working Hard and Having Fun...Together!

Amazon CamperForce

NewsleerJ U N E 2 0 1 3

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5W O R K H A R D H A V E F U N M A K E H I S T O R Y

JuneCamperForce Referral Bonus Incen

Turn to Page 7 & 8 and see some of the great incenves youll re

when you share informaon with your friends about the Amaz

CamperForce Program! You can win great prizes and you may eve

a Kindle Fire!

One of the most rewarding experiences each year is when our

CamperForce associates start appearing on the horizon!

Its always a great time of catching up with folks who have become frien

many of which are returning for their 3rd, 4th, even 5th year with Amazo

When asked why they keep returning the answer is somewhat surprisin

While the monetary reward is a big part of the reason, friendship is very cl

to the top! Many of our CamperForce associates will plan their arrival to c

cide with their friends and plan their campground reservations together. E

year we hear stories about friendships and relationships that are made that

continue once the Tail Light Parade has left Amazon.

This year, share the CamperForce story, get a referral bonus fo

bringing in your friends, and make some new friends!


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Our Mission:

To be Earth's most

customer-centric

company where

people can find and

discover anything

they want to buy

online.

Even if you possess a

Medical Exception Card

youll still be subject to

security screening.

Important Contact Information

CamperForce Benets

How to Get Through Security Screening Issue Free!!

In the Fulllment Center,

geng lots of folks through

the security screening

process in a short amount

of me is a challengingproposion. Here are some

ps that will assist you in

geng through issue free:

Items not to bring into the

warehouse:

Phones, electronics,

cigarees, lighters are not

allowed on the producon

oor. Leave these items in

your locker. Remember

that no weapons/knives areallowed on Amazon premis-

es.

Items that delay screening:

Coins, car keys, metal

watches, metal belt

buckles, metal jewelry,

such as bracelets, are all

items that can delay

screening by alerng the

metal detector. Thisscanner is similar to those

in airports. When the metal

detector is alerted you

must take the items out of

your pockets and move to

secondary screening. This

consists of our Security

team using a wand to assist

in this eort. You may be

asked to raise your pant

legs, empty your pockets,

raise your cap, as well asother precauonary

measures also.

What about sweatshirts,

jackets, and vests?

You should wear your

outerwear through the

metal detectors. Whatever

is not worn through has to

be hand screened

addionally. Wear headgear and gloves through,

too. Anything put on the

slide table must be

screened by the security

ocer, which takes more

me.

Bags & Packages:

Purses, food/drink

containers, etc. will be

opened for inspecon upon

exing. Associates may beasked to move or remove

contents in order to com-

plete a full inspecon.

Clear, see-through fanny

packs or bags are best to

inspect quickly.

Working with other CamperForce Associates!

Everyone wants to be around happy people who have a zest forlife. Thats why were so glad when our CamperForce folks ar-

rive in Fernley, Campbellsville and Coffeyville! The Peak season

at Amazon is Work Camper Friendly! Youll be surrounded by

other folks living the lifestyle just like you and who understand

the particular challenges associated with living on the road. A

great benefit is being able to work with other CamperForce as-

sociates as well as socializing together on your off days!

Coffeyville Campbellsville Fernley

2654 N. Highway 169 1050 S. Columbia Ave. 1600 E. Newlands Drive

Coffeyville, KS 67337 Campbellsville, KY 42718 Fernley, NV 89408

(620) 464-2665 (270) 849-2604 775-575-8006

(206) 922-5813 fax (270) 849-2701 fax (206) 9225818 fax

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

A M A Z O N C A M P E R F O R C E N E W S L E T T E R

Working together

to get the right

item to the right

customer at the

right time!


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Life isnt easy on the road.. somehow we manage!

CamperForce on the Road

Yellowstone Parks - July 5-8, 2013

A M A Z O N C A M P E R F O R C E N E W S L E T T E R

From Tampa, FL.

To Quartzsite,

AZ. And all points

in between, the

CamperForce

team attends

various events

each season telling

good people about

the opportunities

at Amazon!


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News From Each Site

Fernley News FlashP A G E 4

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Campbellsville Corner

Coffeyville Chronicle

Greengs Campers!! Well, the year is half over and it is starng to get warm here in Kansas. As most of you know we had an O Peak sea-son this year, so right now there are 49 Campers in the building and there will be 10 more in July. Make sure you thank these folks when

you get here as they have tested out all the new processes for you!

The Back ground check process will be much easier this year, no papers to fax or ll out. The process is enrely online and has worked very

well. The drug screening process has changed as well. This year you will receive an email at the proper me and you will ll out an online

form telling us where you are at that me. Then you will receive back an email with a authorizaon code, a locaon and a 3 day window to

get your drug test done. Again this new process is working very well.

So as not to disappoint you, we have also changed a lot of things in the building so you can experience that Brand New feeling again. You

will sll recognize everything I promise!! Be careful out there and have a safe summer. We are looking forward to seeing you real soon!

Fernley is known as the crossroads: I-80 and highways 95 and 50 all trisect here. It is also the starting point of highway 50,

known as the loneliest road in America. Fernley offers a rural lifestyle with Reno, NVs big city amenities just a 30 minute

drive away.

Set in the Eastern foothills of the Virginia Mountain Range, Fernley boasts spectacular mountain views. Hiking, camping

and water recreational areas are all within a short drive from Fernley, while the ski resorts of the Lake Tahoe area are only

90 minutes away.

Many Fortune 500 companies have distribution centers in the Nevada Industrial Park, including Amazon, Trex, Johns

Manville, MSC Industrial Direct, UPS Worldwide Logistics, Quebecor World Nevada, Sherwin-Williams and several other

companies with national prominence.

If you are looking for a fun day trip you can try Carson City, Nevada. As the capital of Nevada, Carson City offers a pleth-

ora of recreational activities. Go ice skating in the Arlington Square Ice Rink, take your pet to the numerous dog-friendly

parks, hike the wealth of trails, and simply soak in the beauty that surrounds you in this historic city. Travel Estimate from

Fernley: 59 minutes / 49.66 miles.

One of the recurring quesons we get here at SDF-1 is When will we get start dates? We know how frustrang it can

be when you dont know your start date, so we want to take some of the mystery away from the process.

So how are start dates determined? Each year our nancial teams, both here and in Seale determine our labor

stang needs for the holiday season based on business models, projecons, and past history. In the months leading up

to the 4th quarter, theyve studied and analyzed what our labor stang needs will be. Once those determinaons

have been made, theyll give us start dates and the number of CamperForce associates needed to start each week.

During Peak season, typically well have a new group starng each week through early November. In example, Septem-

ber 16th may be our rst start date, and on that date we may need 75 CamperForce associates to start. Finance will tellus what departments and shis need stang as well as the number needed. The CamperForce team will look at the

informaon you provided during your telephone interview regarding your availability date and preferences with the

available posions and shis. We take your preferences into account and try to accommodate your requests, but some-

mes it just isnt possible. Posions are lled based upon the needs of Amazon at the me of arrival and quite oen

those needs change frequently. Usually, well have a much beer idea about start dates later in the summer, usually

around mid-July. Well let you know ASAP!
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Corporate News Flash

Amazon Studios Greenlights 5 Series

As we informed you in a previous newsleer Amazon Studios was having people vote on which se-

ries they wanted to see go forward. Here are the results!

Four senators-turned-unlikely-roommates, four young entrepreneurs aempng to make it big in

techland, a kid scienst and her robots, an alien arst, and a whimsical fox searching for adven-

tureare all geng back into character.

Comedy pilots Alpha House and Betas, along with kids pilots Annebots, Creave Galaxy and Tum-

bleaf, have been given the greenlight to begin producon on a full series of episodes that will air

exclusively on Prime Instant Video later this year and in early 2014.

Amazon and LOVEFiLM customers gave feedback that Amazon Studios used to decide which comedy

and kids pilots should be made into Amazons rst original series.

Well let you know when these are available for viewing STAY TUNED!

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Campground Reservation Guidelines

We are excited about you joining us in the fall for the 2013 Holiday Peak Season! A smooth transitionfrom road mode to camp mode begins with good communications concerning your campground

reservations. This information will guide you through that process so that you can be assured there is a

place for you when you arrive at your destination.Although Amazon is not and does not want to be in the campground business, it is important to us thatyou have campground accommodations that meet your needs and desires. It is equally important that we

know which campground you have chosen, and any changes that may occur before and during your stay.

Therefore, please use the following guidelines when you plan your stay:

1. Make a reservation: It is up to you to make a reservation at the Amazon-approved campground of yourchoice. You will be provided with your sites approved campground information when you are hired. We suggest youmake the reservation as soon as possible after you have completed the initial hiring process.

2. Call our Amazon CamperForce hotline or email your Amazon site: Please call your location (contact

info is found on page 2 of the Newsletter) or email them and let them know where you have a reservation. We needyour name, contact information in case we have a question, and the name of the campground where you have thereservation.

3. Keep in touch with your campground: Make sure your campground has your updated contact infor-mation, and inform them of any changes in your hire date, travel plans, etc.

4. What Amazon pays for: We know you may need some time to rest up and set up camp before you startwork; and may need a day in final preparation to hit the road again. Therefore, in addition to paying the campgroundfor your campsite for all days of your employment, Amazon will also pay for two days before your start date and oneday after your release date. If you decide to come earlier or stay later, those arrangements are between you and thecampground owner.

5.If you change your campgrounds before you arrive: We understand you may want to change fromone campground to another before your arrival. For example, you initially booked at campground A and then foundout you have friends coming, and they are booked at Campground B. Its OK to change the reservations as long as(a) the original campground is notified before your arrival and the reservation there is cancelled; and (b) the newcampground of your choice can accommodate you. If you make such a change, you must also notify Amazon. (see#2 above).

6.If you change campgrounds after you arrive: We understand that there may also be some movementbetween campgrounds (premium site at another campground opens up or you want to be next to your friends, forexample). We dont have any issues with someone moving as long as the original campground is notified in a timelymanner and the new campground can accommodate the move. Be sure you vacate the site before the checkouttime, or you may be held responsible for the extra day! If you make a move for any reason, the same guidelines ap-

ply, including notifying Amazon of the move!

On behalf of the Amazon CamperForce Sta and the Campground Owners, we appreciate your cooperaon

with these reservaon guidelines. We sincerely hope your stay is comfortable and rewarding!


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Steer us towards the next great CamperForce Associate!

Were in full force and are busy recruing campers to work at Amazon. We need your

help geng the word out and nding some stellar people to join the team this holiday

season!

For the month of June, we are holding a special CamperForce Referral Drive. Not only willreturning campers receive the standard $50 per each referral hired*, but we also have some extra incenves to

hand out per referral for this month only!

Do you like prizes? We thought so!

(Even if you are unable to return this year, you will sll be eligible for the prizes and rewards).

Prizes/Referral Rewards

We will hold weekly raes for Amazon Gi Cards worth $25 and one grand prize give away of a Kindle Fire!

For each referral you email us thru the month of June, your name will be entered for a chance to win.


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Addionally, you will receive $10 in Amazon credit for each Applicant you refer during the month of June. This will

accumulate over the course of the month and will be paid out in one gi card sent to you early July via email.

FAQ

Q: Im a former CamperForce Associate, but will not be returning this year. Am I sll eligible to win the prizes

and earn the Referral Rewards?

A: YES! You will sll be entered in the drawing and receive $10 for each applicant. However, if they are hired, you will not

be able to receive the $50 bonus unless you return and work the season with us.

Q: What if two dierent campers refer the same person?

A: Whomever we receive the referral from rst will receive the credit.

Q: Ive referred people earlier this year; can I receive Referral Rewards for those referrals?

A: We thank you for your referrals! Unfortunately this is a June only special. However you will be paid out the standard

$50 as part of the exisng referral process*.

Any other quesons? Contact [email protected].

*Referral Guidelines:

You are eligible for a referral bonus when you refer a potenal candidate that hasnt previously worked for Amazon.com before and

is not currently interviewing for an open posion.

If the candidate you refer is hired, you will receive a $50 bonus aer the new associate has worked for Amazon.com for 30 days.

You must sll be employed by Amazon.com at the me the referral is eligible to be paid in order to receive the bonus

Employees involved in the hiring decisions are not eligible for a referral bonus.
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