Amazon Announces Two New Fulfillment Centers in Kansas
October 16 2020 - 11:40AM
Business Wire
New operations facilities to create over 1,000
new, full-time jobs
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to open
two new fulfillment centers in Kansas. The new fulfillment centers,
which are anticipated to launch in 2021, will together create over
1,000 new, full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and
comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
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“We’re excited to continue our growth and investment across
Kansas so we can better serve our customers throughout the state,”
said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon’s vice president of global customer
fulfillment. “We are grateful for the strong support we’ve received
from local and state leaders, and we look forward to ingraining
ourselves in the communities in which we serve.”
In both of the new one million square-foot fulfillment centers
located at 9700 Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kansas and at 7130
North Broadway Avenue in Park City, Kansas, Amazon associates will
work to pick, pack, and ship bulky or larger-sized customer items
such as patio furniture, outdoor equipment, or rugs.
In addition to the two new fulfillment centers, Amazon also
plans to open a new delivery station in Wichita, Kansas which is
expected to launch later in 2020.
“With an unrivaled workforce and a strong economy, Kansas has
proven itself to be a first-rate destination for Amazon as they
continue to expand operations and bring more than 1,000 new jobs to
our great state,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “From Day One, my
administration has prioritized rebuilding Kansas’ foundation, and
significant economic announcements like these prove that our state
is on the right track. I want to thank our city partners, staff
members and Amazon for making this possible.”
On top of Amazon’s industry-leading minimum $15 per hour 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 to support their growing families.
“Park City is excited and honored to have a leading business and
household name such as Amazon located here because their team
recognized that our community offers a business-friendly
environment in a prime location,” said Park City Mayor Ray Mann.
“Park City looks forward to working with Amazon and the tremendous
economic benefits and employment opportunities it brings. While
2020 hasn’t always brought the best news, this announcement makes
today a great day for Park City, Sedgwick County and our region,
and Kansas.”
Amazon is a great place to work with highly competitive pay,
benefits from day one, and training programs for in-demand jobs.
Amazon has pledged to invest over $700 million to provide
upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in-demand jobs.
The 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, retail stores,
and transportation network, or pursue career paths outside of
Amazon.
“We are excited that Amazon is continuing their investment in
our community with a second facility in Kansas City, Kansas,
further highlighting the benefits our central Midwest location
offers for logistics and access to a quality workforce,” said Mayor
David Alvey of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas
City, Kansas. “We look forward to this new center creating
additional jobs, with a focus on employing local residents, and are
pleased that this location will generate revenue immediately to
maintain and improve services in neighborhoods throughout our
community.”
Amazon leverages its scale for good and makes investments to
support communities. Since 2010, Amazon has created more than 4,500
jobs in Kansas and invested more than $2.9 billion across the
state, including infrastructure and compensation to our employees.
These investments have contributed an additional $2.3 billion in
GDP to the Kansas economy and have helped create over 4,100
indirect jobs on top of Amazon’s direct hires – from jobs in
construction and logistics to professional services. In addition,
more than 10,500 independent authors and small and medium
businesses in Kansas are selling to customers in Amazon’s store,
creating thousands of additional jobs across the state.
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