News Summary
Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season, with 10,500 positions in Georgia. The company is expanding its workforce to meet increased demand during this busy shopping period, while also investing over $1 billion in employee compensation. A new sortation center is planned for Hogansville, creating over 1,000 additional jobs. State officials recognize Amazon’s efforts to enhance job opportunities across Georgia.
Hogansville, Georgia – Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers nationwide for the upcoming holiday season, with a significant boost of 10,500 seasonal positions being created in the state of Georgia alone. This hiring effort aligns with Amazon’s ongoing commitment to expanding its workforce and enhancing its operational capabilities for the busy holiday shopping period.
Currently, Amazon employs over 31,500 full- and part-time staff across its facilities in Georgia. The company operates a robust network in the state, which includes 21 fulfillment and sortation centers as well as 13 delivery stations. Seasonal employees will be compensated at an average wage of over $19 per hour, while regular full- and part-time employees earn an average of $23 per hour along with benefits.
Adding to the announcement, Amazon will invest over $1 billion in compensation specifically for hourly fulfillment and transportation employees. Notably, total compensation for some employees could average more than $30 per hour, which includes the potential for pay increases of up to 35%. The company’s seasonal job postings will be updated weekly from October through December on their hiring platform, allowing potential candidates to apply easily.
Individuals interested in part-time roles (requiring 20 hours per week) and full-time seasonal positions are encouraged to visit amazon.com/localjobs or text NEWJOB to 31432 for notifications on job openings.
In a move to foster long-term growth, Amazon is also set to construct a 1.6 million-square-foot sortation center in Hogansville, which is expected to open in 2027 and will create over 1,000 jobs in the region. This facility will be Amazon’s third sorting center in Georgia, allowing for improved order sorting and faster delivery services to customers.
Since the year 2010, Amazon has successfully created over 31,000 jobs in Georgia and has invested a total of $18.5 billion in the state’s infrastructure and employee compensations. The extensive investment reflects a concerted effort to bring economic opportunity to all parts of Georgia.
State officials have recognized this latest investment by Amazon as a significant commitment to enhancing job opportunities in the region. Specifically, the state’s governor highlighted the importance of such initiatives in providing opportunities across the state, while local leaders have expressed excitement regarding the economic development and potential job creation stemming from Amazon’s new facility.
As the holiday season approaches, Amazon’s hiring spree and the upcoming sortation center in Hogansville are poised to make a tangible impact on the local economy, providing numerous job opportunities and a stronger operational framework for the company as it gears up to meet increased consumer demand.
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