Amazon announced they are hiring for 100,000 new full and part-time jobs across their operations network. Here in New Jersey (including Carteret), there are more than 6,900 jobs available in addition to the more than 34,000 Amazon jobs already existing in the state.
• Amazon has a starting wage of $15 per hour and offers industry-leading benefits, which start on day one of employment. Amazon is also offering a $250 or $500 sign-on bonus depending on the location.
• These are great jobs for people who are looking for variety – from packing customer orders, to shipping and logistics – there are many opportunities at Amazon.
• Amazon has already opened 75 new fulfillment, sortation centers, and delivery stations this year and hundreds of additional locations are opening by the end of the year to serve customers during what is expected to be their biggest peak season ever.
• In the state of New Jersey, Amazon’s investments include:
o 14 Fulfillment and Sortation centers
o 3 Delivery stations
o 21 Whole Foods Market locations
o 1 Amazon Hub Locker+ location
• Jobs at Amazon can be a springboard to other opportunities, candidates can learn more at amazon.com/apply.
