Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans for three new operations facilities in Alabama and celebrates the launch of a new fulfillment center that will support customers across the state.
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The company plans to add more than 500 full time jobs to its operation by the end of 2021 and have created more than 1,800 seasonal positions across the state in preparation for the holiday season.
The fulfillment and transportation jobs support communities of all sizes, pay a minimum starting wage of $15 per hour which is more than double the federal and state minimum wage and provide comprehensive health benefits on the first day of employment, paid time off, fully paid parental leave, and more for employees and their families.
New Amazon Sites Coming to Alabama:
• Birmingham Delivery Station: In November, Amazon plans to expand the delivery services in greater Birmingham. This new station will employ approximately 150 people and create indirect job opportunities for hundreds of people through the empowerment of the Delivery Service Partner program.
• Huntsville XL Fulfillment Center: In 2022, Amazon will open its third fulfillment center. This “XL” Non Sortable facility is designed to receive, store, and package heavy or bulky items like home appliances. The 1 million square foot facility in Limestone County will provide more than 250 full time jobs and will utilize innovative technologies and energy efficient, zero emission power industrialized truck (PIT) equipment.
• Montgomery Receive Center: In 2022, Amazon will open an Inbound Cross Dock facility that will receive and consolidate items from vendors and facilitate shipment to fulfillment centers. This 650,000 square foot facility will provide more than 500 full time jobs.
Alabama Site Now Officially Launched:
• Huntsville Non Sortable Fulfillment Center: Amazon’s new Huntsville Non Sortable Fulfillment Center is now open for business.
This is the first of two fulfillment centers in the area. This nearly 1 million square foot facility has created hundreds of full time jobs and allows Amazon employees to pick, pack, and ship larger items to customers, such as bulk paper goods, outdoor equipment, or rugs. Additionally, this facility utilizes innovative technologies and energy efficient, zero emission power industrialized truck (PIT) equipment. ■