Facility to be located in Greater Nashville Area
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jul 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced plans to open an approximately 500,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Lebanon, Tennessee. Amazon will create hundreds of full-time and seasonal jobs at the facility this year.
The Lebanon facility will be Amazon's third fulfillment center in Tennessee, bringing its total footprint in the state to more than 2 million square feet. As part of this footprint, Amazon will open two additional facilities in Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tennessee this fall, creating 1,200 new full-time jobs in the state.
"We're delighted to be expanding our investment in Tennessee, bringing hundreds of additional jobs to the state," said Dave Clark, vice-president, Amazon North American Operations. "We look forward to opening the doors at three new Amazon facilities in Tennessee this fall."
"We're grateful to Governor Haslam, Senator Beavers, Representative Elam, Mayor Craighead, Mayor Hutto and other officials who have demonstrated their commitment to Amazon jobs and investment," said Paul Misener, vice-president, Amazon Global Public Policy.
Amazon is currently recruiting candidates for jobs at its Tennessee facilities. Full-time hourly openings include roles in Picking, Packing and Receiving/Shipping. Management roles include positions in Operations, Safety, Human Resources and Technical Support.
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:
Medical and dental coverage
Company-paid vision plan
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid disability insurance
Paid vacation
Annual stock grants
401(k) plan with company match
Candidates for hourly positions can apply online at www.amazonapplyonlinenashville.com or call 615-238-0191 for more information. Candidates for management positions can email [email protected] or apply online at www.amazon.com/careers.
The new facility is expected to be complete this fall. Amazon's fulfillment centers in Tennessee will be operated by Amazon.com dedc LLC.
This year, Amazon has announced plans for new fulfillment centers in Washington State, Indiana, South Carolina and Arizona.
About Amazon.com
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