I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Amazon (Patterson, CA) in June 2015
Interview
Applied online and set up my interview after I answered all of the application questions. The application itself was long. The interview was super easy. I walked in and the lady at the desk was the one that gave me the interview. She asked about four questions and I got hired on the spot. Pretty much everyone got hired on the spot. After the interview, I finished the rest of the application on the computers and had my drug test there too. They said they would call when the results came in, which was less than a week later. Went in to work but got sent home because there were too many people. They said they would call me but its almost been a month. Pay is good so that's the only reason I'm holding on to hope.
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.