Amazon Announces Third Fulfillment Center for Portland
Amazon.com has announced plans to open its third Oregon fulfillment center in Portland, which will create more than 1,000 full-time positions. The company recently announced an upcoming fulfillment center in Troutdale and Salem, in addition to the existing sort center in Hillsboro and Prime Now hub in Portland.
With the three upcoming fulfillment centers, Amazon will employ more than 3,500 full-time fulfillment associates across the state when all locations open starting in 2018.
“Fulfillment centers in the state will increase speed of delivery, expand inventory selection, and provide great Prime membership benefits,” said Sanjay Shah, Amazon’s Vice President of North America Customer Fulfillment.
Associates at the one million square foot facility will pick, pack and ship larger customer items, such as sports equipment, gardening tools, and pet food.
“Portland’s innovation and talented workforce are a perfect match for Amazon’s cutting-edge approach to customer service and support,” said Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler.
“Three Amazon fulfillment centers announced in three months adds to the company’s already robust presence in Oregon,” said Business Oregon director Chris Harder.
Full-time employees at Amazon receive competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401(k) and company stock awards. Amazon also offers regular full-time employees maternity and parental leave benefits and access to innovative programs like Career Choice, where it will pre-pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon.
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