Amazon Confirms Fulfillment Center In Shakopee, To Create 1,000 Jobs

(RTTNews) - Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) Thursday confirmed its plans for a nearly 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Shakopee, Minnesota, which will create 1,000 full-time jobs when it opens.

"We're excited to become a member of the Shakopee community and create more than 1,000 full-time jobs that offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits on Day One that include health insurance, 401(k), bonuses and stock awards," said Mike Roth, Amazon's vice president of North America operations.

At the facility, Amazon employees will pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics and consumer goods. Associates will work alongside innovative technologies, including Amazon Robotics, which will be used on a daily basis to fulfill customer orders.