JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Amazon plans on creating a new fulfillment center in Jacksonville, which will create 500 new full-time jobs.
The site is planned to open in the fall of 2021 and will hire 500 full-time associates, as well as roles in human resources, operations management, safety, security, finance, and information technology.
“The expansion of Amazon’s footprint in Jacksonville illustrates an increased confidence in our economy and reputation as a center for logistics in the southeastern United States,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “This is another big win for our community, creating hundreds of new jobs, and I am grateful for the company’s continued investment in our city.”
This will be the sixth Amazon facility in the city.
“Florida is a great state for business, and building this site in Jacksonville gives us the opportunity to better serve our customers in the region,” said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon’s Vice President of Global Customer Fulfillment. “We are excited about our growth and remain committed to creating a positive economic impact in the region with job opportunities that come with great pay and industry-leading benefits.”