Amazon opens South Dakota fulfillment center

Amazon.com, Inc. plans to open its first fulfillment center in the state of South Dakota in Sioux Falls. The site, which is anticipated to launch in 2022, will create 1,000 full-time jobs with industry leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.

“We are thrilled to be opening our first fulfillment center in the great state of South Dakota and bringing 1,000 full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and benefits to Sioux Falls,” said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon’s vice president of global customer fulfillment, in a statement. “Amazon leverages its scale for good and makes investments to support communities. We appreciate the strong support from local and state leaders throughout the process, and we look forward to supporting the South Dakota community with great delivery options.”

At the new 640,000 square-foot fulfillment center, employees will work alongside Amazon robotics to pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics and toys.

“We are proud to have been selected by Amazon as their next fulfillment center location,” said Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken, in a statement. “Amazon’s decision to invest in our community reflects the company’s confidence in Sioux Falls’ economic climate and excellent workforce. The team at Amazon has been incredible to work with, and we are excited to welcome them to Sioux Falls and to help make this partnership a win-win for many years to come.”

“It is both an honor and a privilege to welcome Amazon to the Sioux Falls business community,” said Todd Ernest, board chair of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, in a statement. “Our commitment to business growth in the region is apparent, and Amazon will be a vital player in our continued efforts to build the economy of Sioux Falls and leverage the attractive power of Foundation Park.”

Fro 2019 to 2019, Amazon has invested 1 million dollars in South Dakota, including infrastructure and compensation to employees in the state. Amazon’s investments in the state contributed an additional more than 469,000 dollars into the state’s GPD over that same time period. In total, there are also over 3000 small and medium business sellers and independent authors in the state who use Amazon to grow their business.

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