Amazon continues expansion in Utah, begins hiring in American Fork
(KUTV) — Amazon is hiring new full-time positions for a new delivery station located at 398 E. 1100 South in American Fork.
The company is also announcing a lease for a new delivery station at 989 W. Center Street in North Salt Lake, which is set to open next year. Collectively, these new delivery stations will add hundreds of new full- and part-time roles to Amazon’s Utah delivery network, the company said in a news release.
Sean Healy, director of Amazon Logistics, said in a prepared statement:
We are thrilled to launch Amazon’s third delivery station in Utah and to announce the lease of our fourth delivery station in North Salt Lake,” said“Delivery stations power the last mile of our order fulfillment process. These new facilities will help us reach new customers across the state and will help us ensure exceptional customer service and fast shipping speeds.
Utah’s new facilities are among more than 150 Amazon delivery stations in the U.S. Delivery stations also offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages, as well as give independent contractors the flexibility to be their own bosses and create their own schedules delivering for Amazon Flex. Those interested are encouraged to visit logistics.amazon.com.
“These new delivery businesses will be in addition to the more than 21,000 small- and medium-sized businesses, sellers, and independent authors in Utah that are currently growing their businesses with Amazon,” Healy added in a news release.
Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $1 billion in Utah, including infrastructure and compensation to employees. Overall, the company’s investments have contributed more than $956 million to the state’s GDP.
In addition to Amazon’s minimum $15 wage, delivery station employees will receive industry-leading benefits starting on day one including comprehensive health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with 50% match, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply here or text SLCNOW2 to 77088 to sign up for text alerts.
