Amazon is adding 11 new fulfillment and delivery sites in the Phoenix metro area, bringing with them more than 3,000 new full- and part-time jobs, complete with a $15-an-hour minimum wage and a comprehensive benefits package.
The company recently announced its Phoenix Tech Hub expansion, a project that will bring 500 new jobs to the community.
“This is big news, not only for the Phoenix area, but for the entire state of Arizona,” Gov. Doug Ducey said, according to Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “Amazon employs thousands of people in our state, and the company’s decision to expand their operations here will create thousands more job opportunities for our citizens. We are grateful for Amazon’s continued investment in Arizona.”
Seven delivery station sites and two additional facilities will support fulfillment operations in Avondale, Chandler, Goodyear, Mesa, Phoenix and Tempe. In addition to creating thousands of jobs, this provides entrepreneurs the ability to build a business delivering Amazon packages and gives independent contractors the opportunity to deliver for Amazon Flex.
“Efficient delivery services are more critical now than ever, and this significant Amazon expansion will not only greatly enhance last-mile fulfillment in greater Phoenix but will also create thousands of jobs for our residents,” Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority president & CEO, told the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.
The first cross-dock facility is scheduled to open by the end of the year. The 600,000 square foot building will be a receiving point for large orders and a distribution point to smaller fulfillment centers.
“We’re grateful Amazon continues to intentionally invest in Greater Phoenix and creates an abundance of job opportunities for residents at a critical juncture,” Chris Camacho, president and CEO of Greater Phoenix Economic Council, told the council. “Their commitment to giving back to their employees and the community is indicative of the spirit of Greater Phoenix, making for a long-term successful partnership.”
Also under construction is an 855,000 square-foot fulfillment center in Goodyear. Here, employees will work alongside robots to pick, pack and ship small items. The site is expected to launch by the end of the year.
Additional cross-dock and delivery sites are slated to launch in Goodyear and Surprise in 2021.
“We’re proud to be growing in the Phoenix metro area, where we opened our first fulfillment center in the state more than 13 years ago with just 300 full-time employees," Matthew High, regional director at Amazon Fulfillment, said, according to Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "We now have more than 17,500 full- and part-time Amazon employees who call Arizona home. We greatly appreciate the strong, long-standing support we’ve received from local and state leaders as we continue to grow. We’re excited to create 3,000 new full- and part-time jobs across the Valley, with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.”
More information about current openings in the Phoenix metro area can be found at www.amazon.com/phoenixjobs.