Need holiday work? Amazon is adding over 2,000 seasonal jobs in the Charlotte area starting at $19 per hour.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Amazon announced plans to hire more than 2,000 seasonal workers in the Charlotte area as part of a nationwide push to add 250,000 employees for the holiday shopping season.
The positions offer flexible scheduling and an average wage of more than $19 per hour, the company said. North Carolina will see 7,000 seasonal jobs total, with the Raleigh-Durham area expected to add more than 700 positions.
The hiring surge comes as Amazon prepares for its busiest time of year, when online shopping typically peaks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Interested candidates can visit Amazon’s jobs website for weekly job postings through December. The company said open roles fill quickly and urged applicants to check back often.
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Wage increases for current workers
Alongside the seasonal hiring announcement, Amazon said it is investing over $1 billion to boost compensation for hourly fulfillment and transportation employees. The company said total compensation, including elected benefits, now averages more than $30 per hour.
Employees who have worked at Amazon for three or more years can see their average pay increase by 35%, according to the company. Benefits include a health care plan for $5 per week with $5 doctor visits, paid parental leave and pre-paid tuition assistance.
Economic impact in North Carolina
Amazon released an economic impact report analyzed by consulting firm Keystone Strategy that outlines the company’s investments in North Carolina and nationally since 2010.
The report states Amazon has invested $17.2 billion in North Carolina since 2010. The company said its investments generate $1.30 in additional economic activity for every dollar spent through employee spending, business growth and supply chain impacts.
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