Online retailer Amazon plans to hire 500 full-time employees at a fulfillment center in Jackson County, according to a Wednesday morning announcement from Governor Nathan Deal's office.
The new 600,000-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center in Jackson County will be used for packing and shipping large items such as household décor, sporting equipment and gardening tools.
“Amazon’s decision to develop in Jackson County speaks to the strength and vitality of Georgia’s business-friendly environment,” said Deal in a press statement. “We are thrilled that a global leader such as Amazon has chosen to expand its footprint here in Georgia."
Amazon said the company currently employs more than 1,500 full-time employees in Georgia and there are more than 70,000 authors, sellers and developers statewide growing their businesses and reaching new customers through Amazon.
“We are excited to expand in the state of Georgia and add a new fulfillment center to better serve our customers in the region,” said Akash Chauhan, vice president of Amazon’s North America operations. “This facility will create hundreds of new jobs with competitive pay and great benefits starting on day one. From the local community to state leadership, we appreciate the tremendous support from elected officials for this project and we look forward to growing in the Peach State.”
Jackson County Commission Chairman Tom Crow said he was pleased with Amazon's decision.
“Amazon’s investment in Jackson County is not only an investment in our workforce but will create a partnership with our community, positively impacting us for years to come," Crow said.
“Braselton is delighted to welcome Amazon to the town,” said City of Braselton Mayor Bill Orr. “We have an outstanding corporate citizenship and Amazon is a great addition and fit for our community. Our town looks forward to partnering with Amazon and its employees.”
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness & Food Team director Brittany Holtzclaw represented the Global Commerce division throughout this project in partnership with the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Industrial Development Authority.
A company spokeswoman told AccessWDUN that interested employees can go to amazondelivers.jobs to complete an application.
