Opening a New Fulfillment Center in West Jordan
Amazon recently announced that it had plans to open a new fulfillment center in West Jordan, Utah. The company already employs over 2000 professionals in the Utah region. The new Amazon fulfillment center in West Jordan will provide full-time employment to a further 800. The compensations will start with a minimum of $15 an hour in addition to other benefits.
Alicia Boler Davis, Vice President of Global Customer Fulfillment at Amazon said, “We’re excited to open a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in West Jordan and to continue innovating in a state committed to providing great opportunities for jobs and customer experience. Utah has a talented workforce, and we are very excited to grow employment beyond the more than 2,000 associates already serving customers in the state.
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Another Example of the Strength of Utah’s Economy, Says Governor Gary R. Herbert
Governor Gary R. Herbert expressed delight at the prospect of Amazon opening a fulfillment center in Utah. “As the ‘Crossroads of the West,’ Utah is the perfect place for companies in the distribution, fulfillment, and logistics industries to enjoy great success. This is another example of the strength of Utah’s economy and the high quality of life we enjoy,” he said. Herbert added that the workforce at Utah was honest, hardworking, and productive. He welcomed Amazon’s intent to expand its business in the region.
A Suite of Benefits for Full-Time Employees
The associates to be employed will go through hours of safety training. In addition, they will get access to continuing education opportunities through Amazon’s upskilling programs such as Career Choice. Amazon will pre-pay up to 95% of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, even if the skills are not relevant to a career at Amazon. The suite of employee benefits will include full medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50% match starting with day one.
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