Amazon is ramping up hiring across Arizona, aiming to fill hundreds of hourly positions ahead of the busy summer sales season. According to Amazon spokesperson Zoe Richmond, the company is offering a starting wage of $22 per hour, alongside various benefits, including health care and free skills training programs.
Job Flexibility
Richmond emphasizes that Amazon provides a wide range of job opportunities, from incredibly flexible roles to full-time positions. Recently, Amazon has opened three large facilities in the West Valley, with the potential to employ up to 3,600 people. During peak hiring periods, the company has staffed up to 9,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles across the state.
What is Amazon?
As the world's largest online retailer, Amazon offers a vast selection of products and services, including its Prime membership program, which provides benefits like free shipping and access to streaming content on Prime Video.
Job Roles in Metro Phoenix
While a comprehensive list of openings hasn't been released, Amazon is primarily hiring hourly employees to support order fulfillment. Tasks may involve organizing and sorting packages, as well as utilizing robotics for packaging items.
Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Starting Wage: Approximately $22 per hour.
- Additional Benefits: Health care coverage, training for technical roles like robotics maintenance, and a program to fund full college tuition called Career Choice.
- Career Choice Program: Employees can pursue a Bachelor’s degree or gain industry certifications after 90 days of employment.
Full-time employees enjoy:
- Career advancement opportunities and access to earned pay.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance starting on day one.
- A 401(k) with a 50% company match.
- Up to 20 weeks of paid leave, including six weeks of parental leave.
- Free mental health support through Amazon’s Resources for Living program.
Amazon also accommodates non-English speakers with ESL shifts, where most team members, including managers and HR staff, speak Spanish.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply for jobs at hiring.amazon.com.
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