Amazon Announces First Iowa Fulfillment Center
February 06 2020 - 08:42AM
Business Wire
New 645,000 square-foot site in the city of
Bondurant to create 1,000 new, full-time jobs
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to open
its first fulfillment center in the state of Iowa in the city of
Bondurant. The site, which is anticipated to launch in late 2020,
will create 1,000 new full-time jobs with industry leading pay and
comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
“We are delighted to be opening our first Iowa fulfillment
center in the city of Bondurant and look forward to creating 1,000
new, full-time jobs with Amazon’s $15 minimum wage and
industry-leading benefits,” said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon’s vice
president of global customer fulfillment. “The site will help us
continue to serve customers with great delivery options and we
appreciate the strong support from local and state leaders.”
“Amazon’s announcement is jet-fuel for Iowa’s future. Amazon’s
investment in East Polk County, and the Bondurant community ushers
in a new era of innovation, with lasting benefits for employees,
our citizens, our local businesses, and our state. Bondurant’s
partnership with Amazon’s fulfillment center will spark growth for
Main Street entrepreneurs, builds on Iowa’s high standard of
living, and will improve hometown quality of life for families
across Iowa,” noted Senator Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant).
At the new 645,000 square-foot fulfillment center employees will
work alongside Amazon robotics to pick, pack and ship small items
to customers such as books, electronics and toys.
“The city of Bondurant has seen tremendous growth and success
over the last decade. Today’s announcement by Amazon will add
another chapter to our city’s story. This is great news for the
hundreds of Iowans who will be employed at the fulfillment center
as well as the people of Bondurant,” noted State Representative
Brian Lohse.
On top of Amazon’s $15 minimum wage, the company offers
full-time employees comprehensive benefits including full medical,
vision, and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent
match starting on day one. The company also offers up to 20 weeks
of maternal and parental paid leave and innovative benefits such as
Leave Share and Ramp Back, which give new parents flexibility with
their growing families.
“The city of Bondurant is excited to welcome and work with
Amazon, who is creating more than 1,000 jobs in our region,” said
Curt Sullivan, Mayor of Bondurant. “Amazon’s investment in our
community will have significant impact throughout the greater Des
Moines region. This project supports the City’s vision to enhance
economic development opportunities and diversify employment
options. It also enables the City to upgrade the public
infrastructure improvements around this site for the betterment of
our community members. The investments and the jobs coming to
Bondurant will enhance our ability to support future public
improvements and spur additional economic development.”
“We are honored to be a part of the team that brought Amazon to
Bondurant. Their investment in Eastern Polk county solidifies our
area as a logistics hub. Amazon’s leadership will create a positive
impact for jobs and culture in Central Iowa,” said Alex Lynch,
Executive Director of East Polk Innovation Collaborative
(EPIC).
Amazon has also pledged to invest over $700 million to provide
upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in demand jobs.
Programs will help Amazonians from all backgrounds access training
to move into highly skilled roles across the company’s corporate
offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retails stores, and
transportation network, or pursue career paths outside of
Amazon.
"We are excited that Amazon is establishing a highly advanced
robotic sortation center in Bondurant. Amazon's project in Iowa
further demonstrates the region is a logistics and technology hub
and adds to the presence of other major tech companies with
operations here," said Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines
Partnership. "This project shows that Iowa continues to be
recognized nationally as a top place for businesses to relocate or
expand."
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