PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - If you’re looking for a job, Amazon is hiring.
The online retail giant has announced they are looking for 1,500 new jobs in the Pittsburgh area at two operational facilities.
Over 1,000 of the positions are full-time at the new fulfillment center in Imperial and hundreds of full and part-time jobs at the new delivery station in Coraopolis.
Employees will be paid $15 an hour or more along with benefits beginning on day one.
“We are excited to continue our growth and investment in Pennsylvania with a new fulfillment center and delivery station in Allegheny County,” said Robert Plemmons, site leader, Amazon. "For nearly a decade, the Keystone state has been key to Amazon’s ability to serve our incredible customers, and we are proud to create more than 1,500 new jobs, in addition to the 16,000 current employees across the state, who receive industry-leading pay and benefits starting on day one.”
Amazon says it’s top focus right now is the safety of its employees and the company has invested over $4 billion from April to June in COVID-19 mitigation.
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