Posted By Steve Neavling on Tue, Jan 12, 2021 at 11:01 AM click to enlarge Shutterstock.com Amazon.com Inc. announced on Monday that it’s opening five new centers in metro Detroit that are expected to generate more than 2,000 permanent jobs. The expansion includes fulfillment centers in Detroit, Hazel Park, Pontiac, and Huron Township, and a sortation center in Plymouth. The full- and part-time jobs will pay a minimum of $15 an hour and comprehensive benefits, the company said. One of the new sites is an 823,000 square-foot fulfillment center in Detroit that is expected to create 1,200 new jobs at the old Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit. If all goes as planned, the center will open in 2022.
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Amazon.com is opening five new buildings in the Metro Detroit region, creating 2,000 permanent jobs. (Lauren Ramsby/Patch)
DETROIT, MI Amazon.com on Monday announced it is opening five new buildings in the Metro Detroit region, creating 2,000 permanent full- and part-time jobs.
The move is another sign of growth for Amazon in Michigan, where since 2010 Amazon has created more than 13,500 jobs in Michigan and invested more than $2.5 billion across the state. We re thrilled that Amazon selected Detroit for what will be one of the largest fulfillment centers in Michigan, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said. Amazon has been a great partner and its most important delivery will be the 3,000 construction jobs, 1,200 permanent jobs and new small business opportunities this new facility will bring to our city.
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Amazon Adding Five Delivery Hubs in Metro Detroit, Creating 2,000 Jobs
Amazon Inc. today announced its continued investment in the metro Detroit area with five new buildings to support operations closer to customers. The sites are expected to create more than 2,000 permanent full- and part-time jobs with a minimum $15 per hour wage and comprehensive benefits starting on the employee’s first day.
Amazon announced five new buildings in the metro Detroit area. The sites are expected to create more than 2,000 permanent jobs. Pictured are Amazon’s current and planned facilities (planned are labeled with a ’21). // Image courtesy of Amazon
Amazon Expands Investment in Metro Detroit, Creates Thousands of New Jobs to Support Operations
Amazon Expands Investment in Metro Detroit, Creates Thousands of New Jobs to Support Operations
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced its continued investment in the metro Detroit area with five new buildings to support operations closer to customers. The sites are expected to create more than 2,000 permanent full- and part-time jobs with a minimum $15 per hour wage and comprehensive benefits starting on the employees first day. Were excited to be expanding our network to better serve our customers in the great city of Detroit, said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazons vice president of global customer fulfillment. We are grateful for the strong support weve received from local and state leaders as we broaden our footprint throughout Michigan. We look forward to bringing more than 2,000 good jobs to Metro Detroit and contributing positively to the community.