Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce company headquartered in Seattle, is embarking on a massive hiring spree ahead of the holiday shopping season.
In a statement on the 13th, Amazon announced that it will hire 250,000 new full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers across its fulfillment centers and delivery network across the United States. This hiring effort is aimed at addressing the increased logistics demand ahead of Black Friday and the Christmas season.
According to the company, full-time workers receive an average base wage of $23 per hour and a variety of benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance. Short-term seasonal workers earn an average hourly wage of $19, with optional benefits potentially increasing compensation to $30, Amazon explained.
Amazon plans to invest an additional $1 billion in personnel expenses for this expansion. The company stated, “With the surge in holiday orders and deliveries, we will secure a stable workforce to maintain the quality of customer service. We plan to announce new positions sequentially through December.”
Amazon also cited past examples, emphasizing that “many seasonal workers have subsequently been promoted to management or training positions,” and that “short-term work can lead to long-term career opportunities.”
This recruitment will be conducted at major fulfillment centers across the United States, including Washington State, and applicants can apply online through Amazon’s official careers website.
Reflecting the buoyant U.S. economy ahead of the holiday shopping season, Amazon’s recruitment is expected to create jobs nationwide.