{"id":394508,"date":"2020-12-07T10:06:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T15:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=394508"},"modified":"2020-12-07T10:06:10","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T15:06:10","slug":"amazon-announces-new-fulfillment-center-in-missouri-city-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/amazon-announces-new-fulfillment-center-in-missouri-city-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in Missouri City, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in Missouri City, TX<\/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 its first fulfillment center in Missouri City, Texas. 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 excited to be expanding our network of operations in Missouri City,\u201d said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon\u2019s vice president of global customer fulfillment. \u201cWe are grateful for the strong support we\u2019ve received from local and state leaders as we broaden our footprint throughout Texas. Every day at Amazon, incredible employees come together to deliver magical experiences for customers and we look forward to creating over 500 jobs for the local community, with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nIn 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\u201cMissouri City and Amazon are alike when it comes to success, diversity, customer service and community. We are looking forward to this new business model, which focuses on customer service and expands the economy as this is another partnership that will build on our commercial tax base, helping to ease the property tax burden on residents,\u201d said Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford. \u201cExpanding the economic base is a citizen and City Council priority, and this new Amazon center helps to achieve that goal. It\u2019s just another step in moving Missouri City\u2019s economy forward into the future.\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

\nAmazon leverages its scale to help 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\u201cWe welcome Amazon to Missouri City and are excited that this piece of the City\u2019s long-term economic development plan has come to fruition,\u201d said City Manager Odis Jones. \u201cOur teams have been working hand-in-hand the last few weeks to finalize the deal and we are looking forward to continuing our corporate-community partnership with this industry giant for years to come.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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