Amazon Announces First Robotics Fulfillment Center in Louisiana
May 07 2021 - 3:35PM
Business Wire
New 650,000 square-foot site to create over
1,000 new, full-time jobs
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to open its first robotics
fulfillment center in the state of Louisiana. The new operations
facility in Shreveport will create over 1,000 new, full-time jobs
and provide employees with at least $15 per hour and comprehensive
benefits. Amazon jobs support Louisiana communities of all sizes,
from larger metro areas like Shreveport to smaller communities like
Carencro.
In the new 650,000 square-foot fulfillment center, Amazon
employees will pick, pack, and ship smaller customer items such as
books, toys, electronics and other household items.
On top of Amazon’s industry-leading minimum starting wage of $15
per hour, full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits,
including full medical, vision and dental insurance as well as a
401(k) with 50 percent company match. Amazon prioritizes the safety
of all its employees and supports them with paid leave so they can
take time off without having to worry about missing a paycheck. The
company also offers up to 20 weeks of maternal and parental paid
leave and innovative benefits such as Leave Share and Ramp Back,
which give new parents flexibility to support their growing
families.
Amazon is committed to the long-term development of its
employees. The company’s employees have access to innovative
programs like Career Choice, where Amazon will pay up to 95 percent
of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of
whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon. Since the
program’s launch, more than 25,000 employees across the globe have
pursued degrees in a range of fields, including game design and
visual communications, nursing, IT programming and radiology.
Amazon in Louisiana:
- From 2010-2019, Amazon has invested more than $250 million in
Louisiana, including infrastructure and compensation to employees
in the state.
- Amazon's investments in the state contributed an additional
$220 million into the state’s economy over that same period.
- Using methodology developed by the U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis, Amazon estimates its investments have created an
additional 750+ indirect jobs on top of the company's current
2,000+ full- and part-time direct hires.
- Amazon’s worldwide fulfillment network supports businesses of
all sizes through its Fulfillment by Amazon offering, and many of
those local businesses are based in Louisiana. There are more than
14,500 independent authors and small and medium-sized businesses in
the state are growing their businesses and reaching new customers
with Amazon.
Additional Resources:
- See an Amazon Fulfillment Center In Action
- Amazon Job Creation and Investment U.S.
- Louisiana Investment Map
Amazon Regional Director of Operations,
William Hicks
“Amazon may be a global business, but it’s made up of small
businesses and communities. From the local jobs we bring, to the
local people we employ, train, and upskill—our business is made up
of people from communities like Shreveport,” said William Hicks,
Regional Director of Operations at Amazon. “We’re thrilled to be
able to expand our operations in Northwest Louisiana and we look
forward to becoming part of the fabric of the local community.”
Governor John Bel Edwards
“This new Amazon project is a major advancement for the
Shreveport-Bossier City metro area and for Louisiana’s economy,”
said Governor Edwards. “In addition to providing strong benefits,
Amazon will pay workers double the minimum wage or more in a
state-of-the-art technology environment. Only a year ago, we
dedicated Hunter Industrial Park as one site in a growing inventory
of LED Certified Sites that now numbers 126 statewide. Through
partnerships with our elected officials, economic development
allies and utility partners, we are proving that great things are
possible in Louisiana when we make smart plans for the future.”
Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins
“The City of Shreveport is committed to developing a diverse
business community,” Mayor Adrian Perkins said. “We are excited to
be the new home for a state-of-the-art distribution center. This
will be a valuable asset to our community and will provide
employment opportunities to hundreds of our residents. This project
could change the life trajectory for many of our citizens who are
still dealing with the financial fallout from the ongoing
pandemic.”
Caddo Parish Commission President Lyndon
B. Johnson
“Great things are happening in Caddo Parish, and we are
delighted to welcome Amazon into our parish and region,” said Caddo
Parish Commission President Lyndon B. Johnson. “The arrival of such
a large and multidimensional distribution center to Caddo Parish
will undoubtedly have a significant impact on our area’s economy.
The ability to utilize over 1,000 members of our community’s
diverse and talented workforce will enhance the quality of life for
our residents, and is a result of the strong collaboration between
our governing bodies and community partners to create a winning
opportunity for Amazon and the parish.”
Chairman Chap Breard of the North
Louisiana Economic Partnership
“We are thrilled to have Amazon become a new major employer in
North Louisiana,” said Chairman Chap Breard of the North Louisiana
Economic Partnership. “Their decision to locate in Shreveport
confirms that North Louisiana’s competitive strategic location,
strong stakeholder partnerships and project-ready industrial sites
are critical for success in economic development.”
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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