Amazon to hire 125,000 more ground workers in United States

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New York - The new jobs will be in transportation and e-commerce “fulfillment” — the picking, packing and shipping of goods.

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By AFP

Published: Tue 14 Sep 2021, 4:16 PM

Amazon announced plans on Tuesday to hire 125,000 more workers in the United States as it broadens its logistical footprint amid strong e-commerce growth during the pandemic.

The new jobs will be in transportation and e-commerce “fulfillment” — the picking, packing and shipping of goods. The roles will offer a starting wage of more than $18 an hour, Amazon said.

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Published: Tue 14 Sep 2021, 4:16 PM

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