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Amazon Announces Plans to Hire Over 7,500 Employees in Several Cities and Towns Across Arizona

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Amazon has announced the creation of an additional 7,500 jobs in Arizona, complementing a recent addition of 40,000 corporate positions. New roles in logistics offer an average starting pay of over $18 per hour, with up to $22.50 in some areas. Employees receive extensive benefits from day one, including health insurance and 401(k) matching. This announcement precedes Amazon's Career Day on September 15, providing free career coaching to participants. The company has hired over 450,000 workers in the U.S. since the pandemic began.

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  • Creation of 7,500 local jobs in Arizona
  • Average starting pay above $18 per hour, up to $22.50 in some locations
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company match and health insurance
  • Investment of $1.2 billion in education and training for employees
  • Largest job creator in the U.S., hiring 450,000 during the pandemic
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Local jobs in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting pay of more than $18 per hour, sign-on bonuses up to $3000 in select locations, comprehensive benefits, and access to training programs that make these roles a springboard into a long-term career

Announcement comes ahead of Amazon's annual Career Day on September 15—a free virtual recruiting event with 1-on-1 career coaching open to all, regardless of experience level, professional field, or background

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amazon continues to provide opportunities for full-time and part-time jobs in logistics as it expands its footprint to better serve in communities where they live. Today the company announced that it is providing an additional 7,500 local employment opportunities throughout Arizona on top of the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs recently announced. The roles in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour—and up to $22.50 per hour in some locations. The company also provides full-time employees comprehensive benefits from day one, worth an additional $3.50 per hour. They include health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with 50% company match, up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, and Amazon's Career Choice program, in which the company will pay full college tuition for its front-line employees as part of $1.2 billion investment to expand education and skills training benefits for its U.S. workforce.

In 2021, Amazon opened a number of sites including new fulfillment and sortation centers as well as delivery stations in Arizona and the company will continues to grow its operating presence in the state. These are investments that can unlock opportunity, helping to revitalize cities and neighborhoods. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Amazon has hired over 450,000 people in the U.S., and one-in-10 hourly employees who have been with the company six months or longer have been promoted. Amazon is now the largest job creator in the U.S. and was recently named by LinkedIn as the No. 1 company where Americans want to work and develop their careers.

"We are proud to offer opportunities for people from a range of backgrounds, from furloughed workers to former military personnel," said Dave Clark, CEO Worldwide Consumer at Amazon. "We take our responsibility as an employer seriously and want our employees to succeed and thrive. That's why we offer an average starting wage of over $18 per hour, provide a great range of comprehensive benefits—including health care coverage, parental leave, career training, and ways to save for the future—and have a team of thousands working to build a safe and inclusive work environment. Whether you're looking for a short-term job to make money for the holidays or a long-term career, you're welcome here, and we look forward to having you on our team."

Jobs are available in several cities and towns across Arizona. Interested candidates can see all the regions with open positions at www.amazon.com/apply.

In addition to hiring employees for its operations, Amazon is also supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses and helping to create tens of thousands of additional jobs, including many in Arizona. Amazon works with more than 2,500 Delivery Service Partners, enabling these aspiring entrepreneurs to build their own delivery companies by leveraging Amazon's experience in operations and logistics. These partners plan to hire more than 50,000 delivery associates by the end of the year. Interested applicants can find out more information here.

To help job seekers around the country, Amazon is hosting a Career Day—America's biggest recruiting event—on September 15. The free virtual event will offer 20,000 individual career-coaching sessions with Amazon recruiters to help participants land their next job, as well as thousands of additional sessions for Amazon employees looking to transition to higher-paying roles within the company or elsewhere. Attendees will have access to personalized career coaching, insights, advice, and learning opportunities from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and industry-leading experts; and tactical training through coding workshops and breakout sessions. The event is open to all, regardless of their level of experience, professional field, or background. Register for free here.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

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What is Amazon's starting pay for new jobs in Arizona?

Amazon offers an average starting pay of over $18 per hour for new jobs in Arizona.

How many jobs is Amazon adding in Arizona?

Amazon is adding an additional 7,500 jobs in Arizona.

What benefits does Amazon provide to its employees?

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid parental leave.

When is Amazon's Career Day?

Amazon's Career Day is scheduled for September 15.

How many employees has Amazon hired during the pandemic?

Amazon has hired over 450,000 employees in the U.S. since the beginning of the pandemic.

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