{"id":392870,"date":"2020-12-03T10:05:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T15:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=392870"},"modified":"2020-12-03T10:05:26","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T15:05:26","slug":"amazon-announces-new-fulfillment-center-in-oklahoma-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/amazon-announces-new-fulfillment-center-in-oklahoma-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in Oklahoma City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in Oklahoma City<\/b><\/p>\n

New one million square-foot site to create over 500 new, full-time jobs<\/i><\/p>\n

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Amazon.com<\/a>, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to open a new fulfillment center in Oklahoma City, OK. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create over 500 new full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.\n<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to announce a new fulfillment center in Oklahoma City as we strive to better serve our customers throughout the state,\u201d said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon\u2019s vice president of global customer fulfillment. \u201cOur growth in Oklahoma wouldn\u2019t be possible without the amazing local workforce and strong support we\u2019ve received from local and state leaders.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nEvery day at Amazon, incredible employees come together to deliver magical experiences for customers. In the new one million square-foot fulfillment center Amazon associates will work to pick, pack, and ship bulky or larger-sized customer items such as patio furniture, outdoor equipment, or rugs.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAmazon\u2019s new facility is another testament to the nation and the world that Oklahoma is open for business,\u201d said Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. \u201cAs governor, it is my priority to foster a climate where businesses can grow, thrive and expand in order to provide jobs for hardworking Oklahomans to support their families. I salute Amazon on its expansion and look forward to its continued growth in our state.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nOn top of Amazon\u2019s 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. Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has invested millions of dollars to provide a safe workplace. 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.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe appreciate Amazon\u2019s continued investment in Oklahoma City and look forward to the positive impact their presence will have on future job creation and the overall economy of our great city,\u201d said Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt.\n<\/p>\n

\nAmazon leverages its scale for good to support local communities. Amazon has also pledged to invest over $700 million to provide upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in-demand jobs. The programs will help Amazon team members from all backgrounds access training to move into highly skilled roles across the company\u2019s corporate offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retail stores, and transportation network, or pursue career paths outside of Amazon.\n<\/p>\n

\n“Amazon’s continued growth in Oklahoma City is a recognition of the strength of our market,” said Roy Williams, President and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “These 500 jobs are particularly important as people who have lost jobs due to the pandemic are looking for long-term stable employment.”\n<\/p>\n

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