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Amazon Opens First Fulfillment Center in North Dakota
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Amazon's new fulfillment center in Fargo, North Dakota, has officially commenced operations as of September 19, creating over 1,000 full-time jobs. This facility, the largest in North Dakota, enhances Amazon's delivery capabilities across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The company has invested more than $200 million in the state since 2010, contributing an estimated $150 million to the state's GDP. Additionally, Amazon offers competitive benefits, including a $15 minimum wage, healthcare, and a $1.2 billion investment in employee education by 2025.
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Creation of over 1,000 full-time jobs in Fargo.
Investment of over $200 million in North Dakota since 2010, boosting local economy.
Facility enhances delivery speed across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
Comprehensive employee benefits including $15 minimum wage and 401(k) matching.
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New, over one million square-foot site to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs
FARGO, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Amazon’s new fulfillment center in Fargo is up and running. Employees started work within the new one million-plus square foot facility on Sunday, Sept. 19. The new center is the largest structure in the State of North Dakota (in terms of square footage) and will be the workplace of hundreds of associates in the months and years ahead.
Fargo ND Fulfillment Center associates celebrate the facility opening on September 20, 2021 (Photo: Business Wire)
“North Dakota welcomes this significant investment, which will bring high paying jobs to our state, further connect North Dakotans into the global commerce system and increase the speed of delivery of products to our residents,” North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum said.
The facility will continue hiring over the next few weeks. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit https://amazon.force.com/ to learn more and apply online.
On top of Amazon’s $15 minimum wage, the company offers full-time employees industry-leading benefits, which includes comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with 50 percent match, and up to 20 weeks paid parental leave.
As announced on Sept. 9, Amazon plans to expand the education and skills training benefits it offers to its U.S. employees with a total investment of $1.2 billion by 2025. Through its popular Career Choice program, the company will fund full college tuition, as well as high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency certifications for its front-line employees—including those who have been at the company for just three months. Amazon is also adding three new education programs to provide employees with the opportunity to learn skills within data center maintenance and technology, IT, user experience and research design.
“We are excited to have this fulfillment center up and running, which will allow us to deliver more packages, in a faster time frame, to our customers in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. We are committed to employing hundreds here in the Fargo-Moorhead region and to offering a very competitive employment package with opportunities for growth, advancement and post-secondary education,” said John Sabo, Amazon General Manager, Fargo.
In non-sortable fulfillment centers, like the new facility in Fargo, associates pick, pack, and ship bulky or larger-sized customer items such as patio furniture, outdoor equipment, or rugs. Amazon’s first investment in the state was a delivery station in West Fargo, which is still operational and thriving.
Prior to beginning operations in the new Fargo fulfillment center, the company had invested $200+ million in North Dakota (2010-2020), including infrastructure and compensation to employees. Other direct and statewide impacts include more than 2,000 small and medium business sellers and independent authors in North Dakota growing their businesses with Amazon and $150+ million added to the state’s GDP based on the company’s investments.
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. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/ and follow @AmazonNews.
What is the significance of Amazon's new fulfillment center in Fargo, ND?
Amazon's new fulfillment center in Fargo, ND, is significant as it creates over 1,000 full-time jobs and is the largest facility in the state, enhancing delivery services in the region.
When did Amazon's Fargo fulfillment center begin operations?
Amazon's Fargo fulfillment center began operations on September 19, 2021.
How much has Amazon invested in North Dakota since 2010?
Amazon has invested over $200 million in North Dakota from 2010 to 2020.
What employee benefits does Amazon offer at the Fargo fulfillment center?
Amazon offers a $15 minimum wage, comprehensive healthcare, a 401(k) with 50% match, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave.
How will the new fulfillment center impact North Dakota's delivery services?
The new fulfillment center will improve the speed of delivery for customers in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
