Amazon, a US-based e-commerce company, has announced that it plans to open its first robotics fulfilment centre in the state of Louisiana. According to the company, the new 650,000 square-foot operations facility in Shreveport will create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs and provide employees with at least $15 per hour and comprehensive benefits.
Amazon, a US-based e-commerce company, has announced that it plans to open its first robotics fulfilment centre in the state of Louisiana. According to the company, the new 650,000 square-foot operations facility in Shreveport will create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs and provide employees with at least $15 per hour and comprehensive benefits.#
Amazon jobs support Louisiana communities of all sizes, from larger metro areas like Shreveport to smaller communities like Carencro. In the new fulfilment centre, Amazon employees will pick, pack, and ship smaller customer items such as books, toys, electronics and other household items.
Amazon, a US-based e-commerce company, has announced that it plans to open its first robotics fulfilment centre in the state of Louisiana. According to the company, the new 650,000 square-foot operations facility in Shreveport will create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs and provide employees with at least $15 per hour and comprehensive benefits.#
On top of Amazon’s industry-leading minimum starting wage of $15 per hour, full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits, including full medical, vision and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 per cent company match. Amazon prioritises the safety of all its employees and supports them with paid leave so they can take time off without having to worry about missing a paycheck. 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.
Amazon, a US-based e-commerce company, has announced that it plans to open its first robotics fulfilment centre in the state of Louisiana. According to the company, the new 650,000 square-foot operations facility in Shreveport will create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs and provide employees with at least $15 per hour and comprehensive benefits.#
Amazon said it is committed to the long-term development of its employees. The company’s employees have access to innovative programmes like career choice, where Amazon will pay up to 95 per cent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon. Since the programme’s launch, more than 25,000 employees across the globe have pursued degrees in a range of fields, including game design and visual communications, nursing, IT programming and radiology.
Amazon, a US-based e-commerce company, has announced that it plans to open its first robotics fulfilment centre in the state of Louisiana. According to the company, the new 650,000 square-foot operations facility in Shreveport will create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs and provide employees with at least $15 per hour and comprehensive benefits.#
“Amazon may be a global business, but it’s made up of small businesses and communities. From the local jobs we bring, to the local people we employ, train, and upskill—our business is made up of people from communities like Shreveport,” William Hicks, regional director of operations at Amazon, said in a press release. “We’re thrilled to be able to expand our operations in Northwest Louisiana and we look forward to becoming part of the fabric of the local community.”
“This new Amazon project is a major advancement for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area and for Louisiana’s economy,” John Bel Edwards, governor of Louisiana said. “In addition to providing strong benefits, Amazon will pay workers double the minimum wage or more in a state-of-the-art technology environment. Only a year ago, we dedicated Hunter Industrial Park as one site in a growing inventory of LED Certified Sites that now numbers 126 statewide. Through partnerships with our elected officials, economic development allies and utility partners, we are proving that great things are possible in Louisiana when we make smart plans for the future.”
“The City of Shreveport is committed to developing a diverse business community,” Adrian Perkins, Shreveport mayor said in the release. “We are excited to be the new home for a state-of-the-art distribution centre. This will be a valuable asset to our community and will provide employment opportunities to hundreds of our residents. This project could change the life trajectory for many of our citizens who are still dealing with the financial fallout from the ongoing pandemic.
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